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Assertion (A): Hinge joint occurs between the bones of wrist. It provides movement in only one direction.

Reason (R): Hinge joint is found in shoulders. It provides movement in all directions.

  1. A is True and R is False.
  2. A is False and R is True.
  3. Both A and R are True.
  4. Both A and R are False.

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Both A and R are False.

Reason — A hinge joint allows movement in one plane (like a door hinge) and is found in the elbow, knee, ankle, and fingers.
Ball-and-socket joints allow movement in all direction but the shoulder has a ball-and-socket joint, not a hinge joint.

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