Assertion (A) Letters to the editor are spontaneous response to newspaper contents.
Reason (R) These letters reflect public opinion and can also be an organised persuasive device.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true, but R is false

D. A is false, but R is true

Answer: Option D