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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the exact nature of the act.
Reason (R): Mistake of fact is a good defence and mistake of law is no defence.

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 B


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