Read the questions and select the best answer.
 
1. 
Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines are closer near the poles of a bar magnet than at its centre.
Reason (R): The magnetic field is stronger near the poles of a magnet.
 
 2. 
Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines form closed curves.
Reason (R): Magnetic field lines always intersect each other inside the magnet.