Question

DIRECTIONS (Qs. 52 AND 53): The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion a) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:

a) Both A and R are individually true but R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

c) A is true but R is false

d) Both A and R are false​​​​​​​

53. Assertion a): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.

Reason

(R): He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration. [2003]

• A. a) Both A and R are individually true but R is the correct explanation of A
• B. b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. c) A is true but R is false
• D. d) Both A and R are false​​​​​​​

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) A is true but R is false

Ans: C

He assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.