Assertion (A): Collective responsibility of the Cabinet signifies unity and coordination among members of the Council of Ministers. Reason (R): It is the prerogative of the Prime Minister to select or drop a member of the Cabinet. Codes:

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