Assertion (A): Saffron is the costliest spice in the world. Reason (R1): Cultivation and production of saffron is painstaking and expensive. Reason (R2): Saffron is the most sought after spice.

• If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
• If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
• If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
• If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).