Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): A research thesis has to follow a prescribed format and style of referencing.
Reasons (R): This ensures the observance of research ethics.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
4
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.