Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): 'Nalpar' in Kondagaon was a major project undertaken by Navjot Altaf that was interactive, participatory and Public Art. Reason (R): Navjot's later work 'Mumbai Meri Jaan' was inspired by Nalpar in 2004. 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:

Logic Tip: In Assertion-Reason questions, both statements may be true, but check carefully whether the Reason directly explains the Assertion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Navjot Altaf is a major contemporary Indian artist known for collaborative, participatory, and socially engaged public art projects. Her works frequently involve:
• Community interaction
• Tribal collaboration
• Public participation
• Social awareness
• Installation and multimedia practices

Step 1:
The project: \[ Nalpar \] was undertaken by Navjot Altaf in: \[ Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh \] The project involved:
• Local tribal communities
• Interactive public art
• Participatory artistic practices
• Social and environmental concerns Therefore, Assertion (A) is: \[ Correct \]

Step 2:
Navjot Altaf later created works such as: \[ \textit{Mumbai Meri Jaan} \] which reflected her continuing interest in:
• Public engagement
• Urban social realities
• Participatory art practices This later work was indeed influenced by her earlier participatory experiences, including projects like Nalpar. Hence, Reason (R) is also: \[ Correct \]

Step 3:
Although both statements are true:
• The later work being inspired by Nalpar does not directly explain why Nalpar itself was interactive and participatory.
• Assertion (A) describes the nature of Nalpar.
• Reason (R) merely states a later influence. Thus: \[ Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion \]

Step 4:
Since both statements are correct but the Reason does not properly explain the Assertion, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)}} \]