Question

In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). 
Choose the appropriate option as correct answer: 
Assertion (A): The government suspended the freedom of press and implemented press censorship during emergency in 1975. 
Reason (R): Newspapers protested against censorship by showing the cartoons only.

• A. Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.
• D. The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.

Hint:

When analyzing assertions and reasons, ensure the reason fully explains the assertion before concluding they are related.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Assertion (A): The government implemented press censorship during the 1975 Emergency, limiting freedom of speech and expression. This is accurate, reflecting authoritarian governance during that period.
- Reason (R): Newspapers actively protested censorship by publishing symbolic cartoons to demonstrate defiance. This was one method they used to express dissent despite the imposed restrictions.
However, the Reason (R) does not provide a direct explanation for the Assertion (A). The protests were part of a wider opposition to censorship, not the sole cause of the assertion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).