Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): 'Rupaka' is a form of visual poetry (Drishya Kavya).
Reason (R): The 'Rupana' (imposition) of characters like Rama etc. onto the actors is observed in a Rupaka.
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:

Note the double meaning of 'Rupaka': in poetics, it is a figure of speech (Metaphor); in dramaturgy, it refers to the 10 major types of plays. In both cases, the root concept is 'imposition' (Aropa).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A