History · Hindu Iconography and Texts
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Devi Mahatmya is one of the important Puranic texts that describes the battle of the 'Sapta Matrikas' (Seven Mothers) against demons. Reason (R): In Hindu iconography, major deities are depicted with specific mounts (Vahanas), such as Shiva with a bull, Kartikeya with a peacock, and Vishnu with Garuda. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer:
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- 1(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- 2(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)✓
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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