Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A) The number of distributed terms in the conclusion must be atleast one less than the total number of distributed terms in the premises.
Reason (R) The middle term does not appear in the conclusion.

A. A and R both are true, but R is the correct explanation of A

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

C. A is false, but R is the true

D. Both A and R are false

Answer: Option A