Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The ancient name of Ujjain is Avantikāpurī Reason (R): Ujjainī which is situated on the bank of Kşiprā river was ruled by Vikramaditya

• 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:

Ujjain was one of the most important ancient cities of India and a center of astronomy and culture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1:
Ancient Ujjain was popularly known as: \[ \boxed{\text{Avantikāpurī}} \] Hence, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2:
Ujjain is situated on the banks of river Kshipra and is traditionally associated with King Vikramaditya. Thus, Reason (R) is also correct.

Step 3:
The rule of Vikramaditya does not explain why Ujjain was called Avantikāpurī.

Step 4:
Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2)}} \]