Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The definition of the Shikharini meter is 'rasai rudraishchinna yamanasabhagah shikharini'.
Reason (R): In the Shikharini meter, there are 17 syllables in each quarter, with a pause (yati) at the 6th and 11th syllables.
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:

To remember number codes in Chhandas:
Abdhayah = 4, Vishayah = 5, Rasah = 6, Ashvah = 7, Nagah = 8, Graha = 9, Dishah = 10, Rudrah = 11, Arkah/Surya = 12.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A