Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): The rendering time of Raga Bhimpalasi is in the afternoon according to time theory.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): In Bhimpalasi the phrase } R\ N\ S,\ M \text{ is present.} \] 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:

Bhimpalasi is an afternoon raga. Its important movement includes komal Ni and komal Ga.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Raga Bhimpalasi is an afternoon raga. It is generally sung in the afternoon period, especially around: \[ 1:00 \text{ pm to } 4:00 \text{ pm} \]

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
The assertion says that Bhimpalasi is rendered in the afternoon. This is correct according to the time theory of ragas.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The given phrase: \[ R\ N\ S,\ M \] is not the proper characteristic phrase of Bhimpalasi in this context. Bhimpalasi is usually identified by movements involving komal Ga and komal Ni, such as: \[ n\ S\ g\ M \]

Step 3: Check the relationship.
Since the reason itself is not correct, it cannot explain the assertion.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is not correct. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]