Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Child marriages are illegal in India. It is an offence and punishable crime.
Reason (R): Age at which the girl marries has a great impact on the fertility of the girl.
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:

Child marriage adversely affects health, fertility, education, and social well-being; hence it is prohibited by law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A