Assertion (A): The principle of equality before law means that there should be equality of treatment under equal circumstances. Reason (R): All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances.

• 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