Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The most popular theme of Basholi painters was the Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta. Reason (R): Artists also painted portraits of local kings with their consorts and courtiers. 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:

Remember the important facts about Basohli Painting: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{School} &\rightarrow \text{Basohli}, \text{Most Popular Theme} &\rightarrow \textit{Rasamanjari} \text{ of Bhanu Datta}, \text{Other Subjects} &\rightarrow \text{Portraits of Kings and Courtiers}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Basohli = Bold Colours + Rasamanjari.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Basohli School of Painting flourished in the late 17\textsuperscript{th} century in the Himalayan region. It is known for its bold colours, expressive faces, and devotional as well as literary themes. One of its most celebrated illustrated series is the {Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta, which became the most popular subject among Basohli painters. Besides literary themes, Basohli artists also produced portraits of local rulers, queens, princes, and courtiers.

Step 1: Examine Assertion (A). The Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta is indeed the most celebrated and widely illustrated theme in Basohli painting. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is Correct}} \]

Step 2: Examine Reason (R). Basohli artists also painted portraits of local kings, their consorts, and courtiers. Thus, \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is also Correct}} \]

Step 3: Check whether (R) explains (A). Although portrait painting was practiced, it does not explain why the Rasamanjari became the most popular theme. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]