Assertion (A) The state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of the country.
Reason (R) The directive principles of state policy of the Indian Constitution Command the state to ensure protection and improvement of environment and to safeguard forest and wildlife.

A. (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

B. (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

C. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

D. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Answer: Option C