Multiple choice

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The principle of equality before law means that there should be equality of treatment under equal circumstances. Reason (R): All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances.

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

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

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

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

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A Correct answer
Explanation

 A person with different nature, skills and qualifications cannot be treated equal in law.