Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Paris theatre is a classic example of professional theatre. Reason R: It is known as Parsi theatre because its Actor's were Parsi. 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:

Parsi theatre became famous for its commercial and professional stage productions and later influenced Indian cinema.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Parsi theatre was one of the most influential theatrical traditions in India. It played a major role in:
• Popular entertainment,
• Development of stagecraft,
• Growth of commercial theatre,
• Influence on Indian cinema. Assertion-Reason questions require checking factual correctness and logical explanation.

Step 1: Analyzing Assertion A carefully. Assertion A states: \[ \text{Parsi theatre is a classic example of professional theatre.} \] This statement is correct because:
• Parsi theatre companies operated commercially,
• Actors and performers were professionally employed,
• Productions traveled across cities for public entertainment,
• It introduced organized ticket-based theatre culture. Hence, Assertion A is true.

Step 2: Analyzing Reason R carefully. Reason R states: \[ \text{It is known as Parsi theatre because its actors were Parsi.} \] This statement is generally correct because:
• Early Parsi theatre groups were established by members of the Parsi community,
• Many actors, producers, and managers belonged to the Parsi community,
• The name ‘Parsi theatre' emerged from this cultural association. Thus, Reason R is also true.

Step 3: Determining whether Reason explains Assertion. Although both statements are true:
• The professional nature of Parsi theatre resulted from its commercial organization and stage management,
• The fact that actors were Parsis does not explain why it became professional theatre,
• Therefore, Reason R does not correctly explain Assertion A. 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 explain the Assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B)}} \]