Assertion (A): Every state is sovereign; it has supreme and

Last updated: 7/10/2022

Assertion (A): Every state is sovereign; it has supreme and absolute power within its territory and can decide its foreign and domestic policies. Reason (R): For ages, the idea of a state's sovereignty has been closely associated with the concept of the state's ability to ensure the welfare and well-being of its citizens. Which of the following is TRUE for the above statements? Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of A. A is false, and (R) is true.