Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): A large body of works by Subodh Gupta are made of stainless steel utensils, because he used found object as his material. Reason (R): The installation of 'Hungry God' was created with stainless steel utensils. 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: Subodh Gupta is famous for stainless-steel utensil installations made from found household objects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Subodh Gupta is one of the most internationally recognized contemporary Indian artists. He is especially famous for transforming ordinary household utensils into monumental sculptures and installations. His art frequently uses: \[ Found Objects \] particularly: \[ Stainless steel utensils \]

Step 1:
Subodh Gupta often creates artworks using:
• Steel plates
• Buckets
• Milk containers
• Kitchen utensils
• Domestic objects These objects are considered: \[ Found Objects \] Found objects are ordinary everyday items reused in artistic contexts. Thus, the statement that many of his works are made of stainless steel utensils because he uses found objects is: \[ Correct \]

Step 2:
One of Subodh Gupta's famous installations is: \[ \textit{Hungry God} \] This monumental skull-like installation was constructed using: \[ Stainless steel utensils \] Therefore: \[ Reason (R) is correct \]

Step 3:
The example of: \[ \textit{Hungry God} \] directly supports and explains the Assertion because it demonstrates Gupta's practice of using stainless steel found objects in his installations. Hence: \[ Reason correctly explains Assertion \]

Step 4:
Subodh Gupta's installations are significant because they:
• Transform everyday objects into monumental art
• Reflect Indian middle-class culture
• Explore globalization and consumption
• Blend local identity with international contemporary art

Step 5:
Since both statements are true and the Reason directly explains the Assertion, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]