Assertion (A): The rock-cut rathas at Mahabalipuram have been named as Dharmaraja, Bhima, Arjuna, Draupadi, Nakula and Sahadeva.
Reason (R) : The total number of rathas in this group is eight.
In the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct ?
Evaluating Mahabalipuram Rathas Assertion and Reason
This question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the rock-cut rathas at Mahabalipuram. We need to determine if Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and if Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A).
Statement Analysis: Mahabalipuram Rathas
- Assertion (A): "The rock-cut rathas at Mahabalipuram have been named as Dharmaraja, Bhima, Arjuna, Draupadi, Nakula and Sahadeva." This statement identifies specific names associated with the rock-cut rathas. These names correspond to the Pandavas and Draupadi, reflecting their mythological significance.
- Reason (R): "The total number of rathas in this group is eight." This statement provides a count for the rathas within the group.
Determining Correctness and Explanation
According to the provided context, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are considered true statements.
However, Assertion (A) focuses on the *names* attributed to the rathas (Dharmaraja, Bhima, Arjuna, Draupadi, Nakula, Sahadeva), while Reason (R) states the *total number* of rathas in the group (eight). The total number of rathas does not logically explain why specific names like Dharmaraja or Bhima are assigned to them. The naming convention is based on mythological characters, not on the overall count.
Therefore, while both statements are true, Reason (R) does not serve as a correct explanation for Assertion (A).
This leads us to the conclusion that both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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