Consider the following statements:

1. Assertion (A): The Congress rejected the Cripps proposals.
2. Reason (R): The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Indian National Congress rejected the Cripps proposals because they were inadequate and unclear, as they offered only dominion status, allowed provinces to opt out, included princely-state nominees, and did not provide for immediate transfer of power or meaningful control over defence.
• The Cripps Mission consisted of British cabinet members led by Sir Stafford Cripps, without Indian representation. However, R is not the correct explanation of A, because the Congress rejected the proposals mainly due to their constitutional and political shortcomings, not because the mission lacked Indian members.

Answer: (b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A