Question

Assertion: Every person should have the freedom of speech and expression.
Reason: If a person is stopped from speaking then mankind will lose the truth.

• A. : Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation of A
• B. : Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
• C. : A is true but R is false
• D. : A is false but R is true

Hint:

When both the assertion and reason support the same principle directly, and one clearly explains the other, choose (A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The assertion highlights a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The reason supports this idea by pointing out the societal consequence of stifling speech — the loss of truth and transparency. Since the reason explains the value of the freedom mentioned in the assertion, both are true and correctly related. \fbox{Final Answer: (A): Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation of A}