Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Zodiac Signs Aries (Mēṣa), Gemini (Mithuna), Leo (Siṃha), and Libra (Tulā) are classified as 'Strī-rāśis' (Female Signs).
Reason (R): The Zodiac Signs Taurus (Vr̥ṣa), Cancer (Karka), Virgo (Kanyā), and Scorpio (Vr̥ścika) are generally considered 'Śubha-rāśis' (Benefic/Gentle Signs).

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Remember the Odd/Even Rule:
Odd (1,3,5...) = Male Fierce (Krura).
Even (2,4,6...) = Female Gentle (Saumya).
This is a standard question to test your knowledge of sign numbers!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Zodiac signs have a dual classification of Gender: Odd signs (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) are Male (Puruṣa), and Even signs (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) are Female (Strī). Additionally, Male signs are 'Krūra' (Fierce) and Female signs are 'Saumya' (Gentle/Benefic).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Analysis of Assertion (A):
- Aries (1), Gemini (3), Leo (5), and Libra (7) are all Odd signs.
- According to Parāśara: "Ojayō viṣamāḥ puṃsaḥ" (Odd signs are male).
- Therefore, Aries, Gemini, Leo, and Libra are Male Signs (Puruṣa-rāśis), not female.
Assertion (A) is factually false.

Analysis of Reason (R):
- Taurus (2), Cancer (4), Virgo (6), and Scorpio (8) are all Even signs.
- According to the texts: "Yugmāḥ strī-saṃjñakāḥ saumyāḥ" (Even signs are female and gentle/benefic).
- In the context of classification, 'Saumya' is often translated as 'Shubha' (auspicious/gentle) in contrast to 'Krura' (cruel/fierce). These signs represent a more receptive, soft, and productive energy.
Thus, Reason (R) is factually true within the technical definitions of sign qualities.

Conclusion:
Since Assertion (A) incorrectly assigns the gender of odd signs, it is false. Since Reason (R) correctly identifies the nature of even signs as gentle/benefic, it is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.