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GK QUESTION#2309

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The murals at Tirumalaipuram and Sittanavasal caves are significant remnants of Pandya art. Reason (R): These murals are mostly located on temple exteriors and illustrate scenes from mythological wars.

  1. ABoth A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
  2. BBoth A and R are true, but R does not explain A
  3. CBoth A and R are false
  4. DA is true, but R is falseCorrect answer
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D. A is true, but R is false

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The assertion is true and the reason is false. NCERT discusses Tirumalaipuram and Sittanavasal under Pandya patronage, with surviving paintings in caves, ceilings and verandas. The description of mainly exterior war scenes is incorrect.

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