Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In the past, the attitude of many State Parties to ICCPR has not been enthusiastic in submitting reports to the HRC Reason R: The submission of report by the State Parties in time is an obligation of States under the provision of ICCPR In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Evaluating Assertion A and Reason R on ICCPR Reporting
This question asks us to evaluate two statements concerning the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the reporting practices of State Parties to the Human Rights Committee (HRC).
Assertion A Analysis: State Party Enthusiasm for ICCPR Reports
Assertion A states that historically, many State Parties have not been enthusiastic about submitting reports to the HRC. Treaty body reporting can be complex and resource-intensive. It is plausible that compliance and enthusiasm have varied over time among State Parties due to factors like capacity, political will, and perceived benefits versus burdens. Therefore, Assertion A is considered correct.
Reason R Analysis: Reporting as an ICCPR Obligation
Reason R states that timely report submission by State Parties is a requirement under the ICCPR. Article 40 of the ICCPR explicitly mandates State Parties to submit reports on the measures they have adopted to give effect to the rights recognized in the Covenant. This obligation is a core component of the treaty's monitoring mechanism. Therefore, Reason R is correct.
Relationship Between Assertion A and Reason R
The question requires determining if Reason R correctly explains Assertion A. Reason R establishes the existence of a formal obligation under the ICCPR for State Parties to submit reports. Assertion A describes the observed (lack of) enthusiasm or compliance with this obligation in practice. While the existence of the obligation (R) is the basis for the reporting requirement, it does not, in itself, explain the varying levels of enthusiasm or timeliness (A) shown by different State Parties. The lack of enthusiasm is a behavioral response to the obligation, influenced by other factors, rather than being directly explained by the obligation itself. Therefore, while both statements are factually correct, R does not serve as the direct or sole explanation for A.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Assertion A is correct.
- Reason R is correct.
- Reason R is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion A.
This corresponds to Option 2.
Important Questions from Assertions and Reasons
In this question, two statements are given – one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R) respectively. Assuming that all the information given in the assertion is true, analyze both the reasons along with it and decide which of them is/are correct and whether R is the correct description of A.
Assertion: Oral polio vaccine should be given to all children below the age of 5 years; But children over the age of 5 do not need to take the dose.
Reason: In India, almost all complications of poliomyelitis are found in children below the age of 5.
For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct option from the following :
Assertion (A): Buddhism considers suicide as the best way to attain salvation.
Reason (R): Buddhism claims that the world is full of sorrow and pain.
In the question given below, two statements are marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer according to the code given in the alternatives.
Assertion (A) : There has been a huge loss of property in Japan last year.
Reason (R) : Japan was hit by Tsunami last year.
In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes in options.
Assertion (A): Iron rusts when exposed to water.
Reason (R): Iron reacts with the oxygen molecules present in water.
An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.
Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.
Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
