Consider the following statements:
1. Assertion (A): The word ‘minority' is not defined in the Constitution of India.
2. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement A (Assertion): The word ‘minority' is used in the Constitution of India (e.g., Article 29, Article 30), but it is not explicitly defined anywhere in the Constitution. Therefore, Assertion (A) is true.
2. Statement R (Reason): The National Commission for Minorities was set up under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. It is a statutory body, not a constitutional body (i.e., not established directly by a provision of the Constitution). Therefore, Reason (R) is true.
3. Relationship: Both statements are factually correct. However, the fact that the Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body (R) does not explain why the word 'minority' is not defined in the Constitution (A). The lack of definition in the Constitution is a separate legislative/constitutional choice. Therefore, R is not the correct explanation of A.