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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 :

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Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Assertion (A) Legality of Child Marriage in India

Statement Analysis: The Assertion states that child marriages are illegal in India and are a punishable crime. This is factually correct. India has enacted laws like the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which prohibits the solemnization of child marriages and declares them voidable or punishable.

Reason (R) Fertility Impact of Marriage Age

Statement Analysis: The Reason states that the age at which a girl marries has a significant impact on her fertility. This is also factually correct. Marrying at a very young age can lead to early pregnancies, which often have adverse effects on a girl's reproductive health, physical development, and overall well-being, including potential impacts on fertility.

Evaluating the Connection: Law vs. Biology

Relationship Analysis: While both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are independently true statements, the Reason (R) does not serve as the direct explanation for the Assertion (A). The illegality and punishment associated with child marriage in India stem from broader concerns including violation of fundamental rights, exploitation, lack of consent, impact on education, health (including reproductive health), and overall child development. The impact on fertility (R) is one aspect of the negative consequences but not the primary legal justification for declaring child marriages illegal and punishable (A).

Therefore, both statements are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Final Answer Derivation

Based on the analysis:

  • Assertion (A) is correct.
  • Reason (R) is correct.
  • Reason (R) is not the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

This corresponds to the option stating that both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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