Direction: In these questions there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C) A is true but R is false
Assertion (A): Ashoka pillars have retained their gloss on their surface.
C
Analyzing the Assertion and Reason on Ashoka Pillars
The question asks us to evaluate the truthfulness of two statements, an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R), regarding Ashoka pillars and determine if the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.
Examining Assertion (A): Ashoka pillars have retained their gloss on their surface.
This statement refers to the distinctive polished surface found on many Ashoka pillars. Historical and archaeological evidence confirms that the pillars, often made of Chunar sandstone, were meticulously polished to a high degree, giving them a glossy finish. Many surviving pillars still exhibit this gloss, although environmental factors and damage over centuries have affected some. However, the characteristic feature of their original state was the remarkable polish.
Therefore, Assertion (A) is considered true.
Examining Reason (R): Moisture laden winds do not blow in the areas where it is located.
Ashoka pillars were erected across a vast empire, covering diverse geographical regions of the Indian subcontinent, including parts of present-day India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Many key locations of these pillars, such as Sarnath, Sanchi, Vaishali, and Allahabad (Prayagraj), are in areas that experience significant rainfall and humidity, especially during the monsoon season. Moisture-laden winds are common in these regions.
Therefore, Reason (R) is considered false.
Evaluating the Relationship between A and R
We found that Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false. According to the options provided for Assertion-Reason type questions:
- Option A requires both A and R to be true and R to be a correct explanation. (Fails as R is false)
- Option B requires both A and R to be true but R not a correct explanation. (Fails as R is false)
- Option C requires A to be true but R to be false. (Matches our findings)
- Option D requires A to be false but R to be true. (Fails as A is true and R is false)
The retention of the gloss on Ashoka pillars is primarily attributed to the material used (hard, fine-grained sandstone) and the sophisticated polishing technique employed by the Mauryan artisans, which made the surface highly durable and resistant to weathering compared to unpolished stone. The presence or absence of moisture-laden winds is not the primary factor explaining the retention of gloss, especially since these winds are present in many pillar locations.
Conclusion
Based on our analysis, Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false. This matches option C.
The final answer is the option that states A is true and R is false.
Important Questions from Assertions and Reasons
In this question, two statements are given – one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R) respectively. Assuming that all the information given in the assertion is true, analyze both the reasons along with it and decide which of them is/are correct and whether R is the correct description of A.
Assertion: Oral polio vaccine should be given to all children below the age of 5 years; But children over the age of 5 do not need to take the dose.
Reason: In India, almost all complications of poliomyelitis are found in children below the age of 5.
For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct option from the following :
Assertion (A): Buddhism considers suicide as the best way to attain salvation.
Reason (R): Buddhism claims that the world is full of sorrow and pain.
In the question given below, two statements are marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer according to the code given in the alternatives.
Assertion (A) : There has been a huge loss of property in Japan last year.
Reason (R) : Japan was hit by Tsunami last year.
In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes in options.
Assertion (A): Iron rusts when exposed to water.
Reason (R): Iron reacts with the oxygen molecules present in water.
An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below.
Assertion (A): Forest cover in the country has gradually decreased.
Reason (R): Encroachment by humans is one of the concerns for the forest department.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
