Assertion (A) Juveniles in conflict with law are children below 16 years of age who have committed a crime.
Reason (R) Children who are less than 16 years are considered innocent and pure and are given less punishment for their crime.

A. A is correct and R is incorrect

B. A and R are both incorrect

C. A is correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

D. A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer: Option B