Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: 'Upama Kalidasasya' is famous because Kalidasa has expertise in Upama Alankara. Reason R: 'Bharaverarthagauravam' is famous because in Bharavi's composition there is arthagambhirya.

• 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:

Memory Trick: “Upama Kalidasasya” and “Bharaverarthagauravam” are famous Sanskrit literary sayings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Kalidasa is renowned for the beautiful use of similes (Upama Alankara). Hence, the statement: \[ \text{``Upama Kalidasasya''} \] is correct.
Step 2: Bharavi is famous for depth and gravity of meaning. \[ \text{``Bharaverarthagauravam''} \] is therefore also correct.
Step 3: Reason R describes Bharavi’s literary style but does not explain Kalidasa’s expertise in similes.
Step 4: Thus: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2)}} \]