Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In Indian cinema the role of the mother is always a powerless one, who lost her everything and received that in the end. Reason R: Till date the Bollywood is full of such stories. 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:

Indian cinema often portrays mothers as symbols of sacrifice and emotional endurance, especially in traditional Bollywood narratives.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Indian cinema has often portrayed the figure of the mother as a symbol of sacrifice, suffering, emotional strength, and moral values. The mother character became one of the most emotionally powerful representations in Bollywood films. Assertion-Reason questions require:
• Verification of both statements,
• Understanding the relation between them,
• Identifying whether the Reason properly explains the Assertion.

Step 1: Analyzing Assertion A carefully. Assertion A states: \[ \text{In Indian cinema, the mother is generally shown as powerless, suffering, and deprived before finally receiving justice or emotional fulfillment.} \] This statement is largely correct because:
• Traditional Bollywood films frequently portrayed mothers as sacrificial figures,
• The mother character often endured poverty, emotional pain, or family separation,
• Such roles emphasized patience, morality, and emotional endurance,
• At the end of many films, justice or emotional restoration was achieved. Thus, Assertion A is considered correct in the context of mainstream Indian cinema traditions.

Step 2: Analyzing Reason R carefully. Reason R states: \[ \text{Bollywood is still full of such stories.} \] This statement is also correct because:
• Family-centered emotional dramas continue to exist in Indian cinema,
• Mother-centric emotional themes still appear in films and television,
• Bollywood often uses traditional emotional archetypes for audience connection. Therefore, Reason R is true.

Step 3: Checking whether Reason explains Assertion. Although both statements are true:
• Reason R only states that such stories continue to exist,
• It does not explain why mothers are portrayed in such sacrificial roles,
• The Reason describes continuation, not the actual cause or explanation of the Assertion. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A}} \]

Step 4: Final conclusion. Both statements are correct, but the Reason does not logically explain the Assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B)}} \]