Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): In India, the limit for legal abortion has been extended from 20 to 24 weeks.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Birth of unwanted children will add to the existing over-population problem.} \] 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 Assertion-Reason questions, both statements may be true, but Reason must directly explain Assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Abortion law deals with medical, ethical and social issues. In India, the abortion limit was extended under legal conditions for certain categories.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that the legal abortion limit in India has been extended from 20 to 24 weeks. This is correct under the amended legal framework for specific cases.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The reason says that the birth of unwanted children can add to over-population. This statement may be considered generally correct as a social concern.

Step 3: Check explanation.
However, the legal extension is mainly related to reproductive rights, medical necessity, fetal abnormalities, and protection of vulnerable women. It is not primarily explained by the over-population argument.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Both statements are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]