Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): In a normal standing posture, both knees touch each other, while…

Given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A) : In a normal standing posture, both knees touch each other, while there is a gap of $\displaystyle 3$-$\displaystyle 4$ inches between the ankles. Reason (R) : It is due to Genu Valgum and it can develop due to an injury or infection in the knee or leg, rickets, severe lack of vitamin D and calcium, obesity, or arthritis in the knee. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following option is correct?