Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Kushana empire started declining from the time of Vasudeva I. Reason (R): In about the mid-2nd century CE, the rise of the Sasanians of Iran deprived the Kushanas of their western territories. 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:

Important Kushana rulers:
• Kujula Kadphises → Founder
• Kanishka → Greatest ruler
• Vasudeva I → Beginning of decline The Sasanians weakened Kushana control in western regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A