Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): There is mention of 12 Jyotirlingas in the Puranas Reason (R): The Jyotirlingas indicate the lustre of Lord Vişnu

• 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:

Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva across India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1:
Puranic literature indeed mentions: \[ 12 \text{ Jyotirlingas} \] Hence, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2:
Jyotirlingas symbolize the radiant form of Lord Shiva, not Lord Vishnu. Thus, Reason (R) is incorrect.

Step 3:
“Jyoti” means divine light and “Linga” refers to Shiva.

Step 4:
Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{A is correct but (R) is not correct}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3)}} \]