Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In Upama (Simile), there is 'Sadharmya' (similarity), and in Utpreksha (Supposition), there is 'Sambhavana' (supposition).
Reason (R): Alamkaras (Figures of Speech) are considered to be like 'Shauryadivat' (heroism/virtues) of the soul.
In 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:

Always associate Guna with 'Shaurya' (internal virtue) and Alamkara with 'Hara' (external necklace). This is a common point of confusion in Sahitya exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C