Question

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Voices in the City, although its canvas is large, the details fuller and diction richer, is nevertheless less satisfying than Cry, the Peacock. Reason (R): The reason is that Voices in the City is not contained by a single sensibility like Maya's in Cry, the Peacock. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Anita Desai's Cry, the Peacock is often noted for its intense psychological focus through Maya's consciousness.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Cry, the Peacock and Voices in the City are novels by Anita Desai. Cry, the Peacock is strongly focused on Maya's inner consciousness. Because of this single central sensibility, the novel has psychological unity and intensity. Voices in the City has a wider canvas and richer details. However, it is not organized through one single controlling sensibility in the same way as Cry, the Peacock. Therefore, Assertion (A) is correct. Reason (R) is also correct because it explains why Voices in the City may be considered less satisfying despite its wider range. Hence, both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).