Do basic solutions also have $H^+_{(aq)}$ ions? If yes,then why are these basic?

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(N/A) Yes,basic solutions also contain $H^+_{(aq)}$ ions. However,their concentration is significantly lower than the concentration of $OH^-$ ions. Because the concentration of $OH^-$ ions is higher than that of $H^+_{(aq)}$ ions,the solution exhibits basic properties.

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