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Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Gandhara images frequently feature halo and curly hair. Reason (R): These elements symbolise Graeco-Roman influence in North-West India.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Correct answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Gandhara images often show halo and curly hair, reflecting the influence of Graeco-Roman artistic traditions. Since the reason explains why these features appear, both statements are true and R correctly explains A.

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