In the given question two statements are given one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other Reason (R). Find the correct statement:
Assertion (A) Parmenides was a monist.
Reason (R) According to Parmenides, Being is one, eternal and indivisible.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true, but R is false

D. A is false, but R is true

Answer: Option A