Assertion (A): Secularism is a basic feature of the Constitution of India in the sense that the State should be neutral to the different religions. Reason (R): One of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that it will be a part of the duty of the state to improve the breeds of cattle and stop the slaughter of cows and calves.

• 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