Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Prehistoric Paintings, Ajanta Painting and Medieval Temple Painting can be called as murals.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): Pre-historic painting painted directly on wall, while Ajanta and medieval temple murals painted on a ground-background.} \] 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:

Mural means painting on wall or architectural surface. Ajanta, prehistoric rock paintings and temple paintings are mural traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A