Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Tyagaraja, Shyama Shashtri and Muthuswami are known as the trinity of Sitar, Sarad and Pakhawaj Playing.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Shyamshastri is also known as `Shyam Krishna' and Muthuswami Dixitar as `Guruguha'.} \] 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:

Tyagaraja, Shyama Shastri and Muthuswami Dikshitar are the Trinity of Carnatic music, not instrumental trinity of Hindustani music.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D