Assertion A It is mandatory for the court to question the accused after examining the evidence ...........

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In the questions (Q.26 to Q.29) given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Assertion (A): It is mandatory for the court to question the accused after examining the evidence of the prosecution if it incriminates the accused.

Reason (R): The purpose of this examination is to give the accused a reasonable opportunity to explain incriminating facts and circumstances in the case.