In the light of which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion A: Rights to pollution free air and clean water are attributes of the right of a dignified life.

Reason R: These rights are the basic elements that sustain the life.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: The polluter pays principle says that the absolute liability for the harm to environment extends not only to compensate the victims of pollution but also to the cost of restoring the environment degradation.

Reason R: The case M.C Mehta v Kamal Nath and other has decided so.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.