Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The meaning of Mattavarani is 'Veranda'. The eight feet lengthy and eight feet wide Veranda which is having the four pillars on the side of proscenium is called Mattavarani.
Reason (R): Mattavarani is a place where the musicians will sit.
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:

Mattavarani = Pillars & Veranda. Don't confuse it with the *Kutapa* (the place for musicians).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C