Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other Is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: India has historically been deemed a safe heaven for refugees
Reason R: India has no refugee law and has not signed the 1951 Refugee Convention
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Correct option is B

. Both Assertion A and Reason R are correct, but Reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A. Assertion A is accurate because India has indeed been considered a refuge for various groups fleeing persecution or conflict in their home countries throughout history, such as Tibetans, Sri Lankans, Afghans, and others. This status is largely due to India's historical, cultural, and ethical commitment to offering sanctuary to those in need. Reason R is also correct; India does not have a specific refugee law and has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol, relying instead on ad hoc arrangements and the Foreigners Act, 1946, for the treatment of refugees. However, the lack of a formal refugee law or non-signature of the 1951 Refugee Convention does not directly explain why India has been considered a safe haven for refugees. The explanation for India being deemed a safe haven is more closely related to its historical practices, humanitarian approach, and ethical considerations rather than the absence of a formal refugee framework.