Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Harappan people used to practice Yoga.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): A large number of terracotta figurines depict the individuals in various Yogic Postures.} \] 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:

For Harappan yoga-related evidence, remember the Pashupati seal rather than large numbers of terracotta yogic figurines.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
The Harappan civilization gives some evidence of religious and ritual practices. The famous Pashupati seal is often discussed in relation to yogic posture.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that Harappan people used to practice Yoga. This is generally considered correct because some archaeological evidence, especially the Pashupati seal, suggests a seated posture similar to yogic posture.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The reason says that a large number of terracotta figurines depict individuals in various yogic postures. This statement is not correct in the same way. The main evidence usually discussed is the Pashupati seal, not a large number of terracotta figurines in various yogic postures.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]