Direction: The question consists of two Statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) ad other as Reason (R). You are to examine the two statements carefully and select the best option. Assertion: Attempt to commit an offence though does not result in any harm - Should also be punished. Reason: A person who tries to cause a prohibited harm and fails - is - in terms of more culpability - not materially different from the person who tries and succeeds.