Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Doshas (Poetic Defects) are those factors that enhance/uplift the poetry.
Reason (R): Gunas (Poetic Excellences) are the factors that perform the work of poetic beauty (Utkarsha-hetu).
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:

Remember the antonyms:
Dosha = Apakarshaka (Lowering quality)
Guna = Utkarshaka (Uplifting quality)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D