Assertion (A): The word ‘minority’ is not defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1996 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Minorities (Religious and Linguistic))

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

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