Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Mesopotamian pottery is better than the Harappan Pottery.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): A vast hoard of metal objects has been discovered in royal cemetery of Ur.} \] 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:

Do not connect unrelated facts. A statement about metal objects cannot prove superiority of pottery.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Harappan pottery is known for its fine quality, painted designs, red ware, black designs, and standardized craftsmanship. Mesopotamia is also known for pottery and metal objects, but the comparison given in the assertion is not correct.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that Mesopotamian pottery is better than Harappan pottery. This is not accepted as a correct statement in this context. Harappan pottery was highly developed and is regarded as an important achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization. Therefore, Assertion (A) is incorrect.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The reason says that a vast hoard of metal objects has been discovered in the royal cemetery of Ur. This statement is correct. The Royal Cemetery of Ur is famous for rich archaeological finds, including metal objects, ornaments, and luxury goods.

Step 3: Check the relationship.
Even though the Reason is correct, it does not support the assertion about pottery quality. Metal objects from Ur cannot prove that Mesopotamian pottery was better than Harappan pottery.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]