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Assertion (A): Indian constitution has not recognised the doctrine of separation of power in its absolute rigidity.

Reason (R): Doctrine of separation of power accommodates a system of checks and balances.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (R) is true, but (A) is false.
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Explanation

The Indian Constitution has not indeed recognised the doctrine of separation of powering its absolute rigidity, but the functions of the different parts or branches of the government have been sufficiently differentiated and consequently, it can very well be said that our constitution does not contemplate assumption, by one organ or part of the state, of functions that essentially belong to another. In order to reduce the danger of misuse of political power, doctrine of separation of power suggested setting up several political institutions, which should complement and control each other, in a system of checks and balances.

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