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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer the reasonableness:
Assertion (A): Section 304-A is directed at offences outside the range of Sections 299 and 300.
Reason (R): It contemplates those acts into which neither intention nor knowledge enters.

A. Both A and R are correct as the act results from rash and negligence act

B. A is correct as certain acts are unjustifiable while R is not the correct reason as it falls short of culpable homicide

C. R is correct while A is incorrect application to the rule of culpable homicide to cause murder

D. Both A and R are incorrect statement as to imposing penalty

Answer: Option A


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