Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Necessity knows no law. Reason (R): Necessity does not justify indiscriminate throwing of passenger over board to save sinking boat.

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

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

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

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

The maxim 'necessity knows no law' means necessity can justify otherwise unlawful acts. However, the reason clarifies that necessity does not justify INDISCRIMINATE or disproportionate actions - throwing passengers overboard is excessive. Both statements are true, but the reason limits rather than explains the broad principle.

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