Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: There is an Adhikarana named 'Kantakashodhana' in Kautilya's Arthashastra. Reason R: In this Adhikarana chapter, there is a provision of punishment for culprit who has been declared as the kantaka of society.

• 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:

Kantakashodhana in Arthashastra deals with law, order, and punishment of criminals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Kautilya's Arthashastra contains an Adhikarana called: \[ \boxed{\text{Kantakashodhana}} \] Hence, Assertion A is correct.
Step 2: “Kantaka” means thorn or harmful element in society.
Step 3: This section deals with suppression and punishment of criminals and anti-social elements. Thus, Reason R correctly explains Assertion A.
Step 4: Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1)}} \]