Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Prehistoric Paintings, Ajanta Painting and Medieval Temple Painting can be called as murals.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Pre-historic painting painted directly on wall, while Ajanta and medieval temple murals painted on a ground-background.} \] 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:

Mural means painting on wall or architectural surface. Ajanta, prehistoric rock paintings and temple paintings are mural traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
A mural is a painting made on a wall, ceiling, cave surface or architectural surface. Prehistoric cave paintings, Ajanta murals and temple wall paintings are all mural traditions.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
Prehistoric paintings were made on rock shelter walls. Ajanta paintings were made on cave walls and ceilings. Medieval temple paintings were made on temple walls. Therefore, all of these can be called murals. So, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
Prehistoric paintings were made directly on wall or rock surface. Ajanta and temple murals were made on prepared ground or surface. So, Reason (R) is also correct.

Step 3: Check explanation.
The Reason explains why all these painting types are called murals. They are related to wall or architectural surface painting.

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