Directions: Each of the next nine questions consists of two statements - one labeled as 'Assertion' (A) and other as 'Reason' (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers. Assertion (A): X and Y independently entertained the idea to kill Z. Accordingly; each of them Separately inflicted wounds on Z who died as a consequence. X and Y are liable for murder under Section 341 IPC. Reason (R): When a criminal act is done by Several persons in furtherance of common intention of all - each of such persons is liable as if the whole act was done by him alone.