Assertion (A): An aphorism is a concise, memorable statement of a doctrine or principle. Reason (R): 'Aporia' came to mean any generally accepted truth, roughly synonymous with maxim.

1. ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. BBoth A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. CA is correct but R is not correct
4. DA is not correct but R is correct

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Correct answer: C. A is correct but R is not correct

Explanation

A is a correct definition of an aphorism. Aporia is an irresolvable impasse or doubt, central to deconstruction, so R is false (it would be true of 'aphorism').