Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Mahakavi Bhasa has named one of his natakas as 'Dutavakyam'. Reason R: There Bhagavan Krishna has been deputed as ambassador.

• 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:

“Duta” means messenger or ambassador in Sanskrit literature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Bhasa composed a famous Sanskrit play named: \[ \boxed{\text{Dutavakyam}} \] Hence, Assertion A is correct.
Step 2: In the drama, Lord Krishna acts as a messenger (duta/ambassador). Thus, Reason R is correct.
Step 3: The title “Dutavakyam” is directly connected with Krishna’s diplomatic mission. Therefore, R correctly explains A.
Step 4: Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A}} \] Thus, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1)}} \]