Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The locational – climatic factors put Mackinder's Heartland at a relative disadvan-tage as compared to certain other larger and well to do areas of the world. Reasons (R): Heartland was a region of permanent difficulties because of its location and resultant extreme climate. In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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