Assertion (a): bone and cartilage are rigid connective
reason (r): blood is fluid connective tissue.

(A) Both the Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.