Multiple choice

Examine the two statements and give the correct answer: Assertion (A) : A did not try to extinguish fire so that he could earn more money from insurance Company, held guilty of Arson. Reason (R) : Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea.

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

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

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

  4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The maxim "Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea" means there can be no crime without guilty mind. In the Assertion A didn't have guilty mind so he cannot be made liable for arson. 

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