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(D) The Assertion is incorrect because the primary site for the absorption of water and electrolytes is the small intestine,not the large intestine. W

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(D) The Assertion is incorrect because the primary site for the absorption of water and electrolytes is the small intestine,not the large intestine. While the large intestine does absorb some water and electrolytes,it is not the site where they are 'almost fully' absorbed.The Reason is also incorrect because,although haustral contractions do occur in the large intestine to mix and move contents,the primary function of the large intestine is the absorption of water,some minerals,and certain vitamins produced by symbiotic bacteria,not the primary absorption of electrolytes as implied.Therefore,both the Assertion and the Reason are incorrect.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Ptyalin	$(1)$ Lipids
$(B)$ Pepsin	$(2)$ Starch
$(C)$ Steapsin	$(3)$ $DNA$
$(D)$ Nuclease	$(4)$ Proteins

Assertion : Water and electrolytes are almost fully absorbed in the large intestine.
Reason : In large intestine,haustral contractions (slow segmenting movements) roll the forming faeces over and over,causing absorption of water and electrolytes.

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Assertion : Water and electrolytes are almost fully absorbed in the large intestine.Reason : In large intestine,haustral contractions (slow segmenting movements) roll the forming faeces over and over,causing absorption of water and electrolytes.