Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Egyptians made beautiful glasswares of graceful shapes and furnitures, inlaid with ivory and precious stones.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): The lavish life of the Egyptians required such luxury products.} \] In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• 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:

In assertion-reason questions, first check whether both statements are true, then check whether the reason explains the assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Ancient Egyptian civilization was known for luxury objects, decorative crafts, glassware, furniture, jewellery, and artistic objects. Egyptian elites and royalty lived a lavish life, which encouraged the production of luxury items.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that Egyptians made beautiful glasswares and furniture inlaid with ivory and precious stones. This statement is correct because Egyptian craftsmen were skilled in producing luxury and decorative objects.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The reason says that the lavish life of Egyptians required such luxury products. This is also correct because elite lifestyle and royal patronage encouraged the making of luxury goods.

Step 3: Check the relationship.
The reason explains why such luxury products were made. Because the upper class and royal society required decorated objects, craftsmen produced glassware, inlaid furniture, and precious artistic goods.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason correctly explains Assertion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]