Assertion: Attempt to commit an offence though does not result in any harm should also be punished. Reason: A person who tries to cause a prohibited harm and fails is in terms of moral culpability not materially different from the person who tries and success. (Answer the question after reading the following paragraph.)

DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements one labeled as Assertion and other as Reason (R) you are to examine the two statements carefully and select the best option.

Option A: Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A.

Option B: Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A.

Option C: A is true but R is false.

Option D: A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 511 of the IPC says that Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with [imprisonment for life] or imprisonment,

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