Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Recent studies on 'warrier genes' clearly indicate that genes decide criminal behavior in individuals, implying that people inherit criminal traits.
Reason R: According to Expiatory Theory, if a person who has committed the crime repents his/her action or expiates, he or she should not be punished but forgiven. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.

Hint:

In social science questions, statements using extreme words like “always,” “clearly,” or “completely” are often incorrect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: This question relates to biological theories of crime and theories of punishment in criminology.

Step 1: Evaluate Assertion A.
Modern criminology does not support the idea that genes alone determine criminal behavior. Environmental, social, psychological, and economic factors also influence criminal tendencies. Therefore, Assertion A is incorrect.

Step 2: Evaluate Reason R.
The Expiatory Theory of punishment emphasizes repentance and moral reform. According to this theory, if an offender sincerely repents and expiates the wrongdoing, forgiveness may replace punishment. Therefore, Reason R is correct.

Step 3: Draw the final conclusion.
Since Assertion A is false while Reason R is true, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{\text{A is not correct but R is correct}} \]