Assertion–Reason (Film awards skew to Bengali cinema) Assertion (A): At a regional-language film awards ceremony, most prizes were won by Bengali films. Reason (R1): Bengal has a long and distinguished tradition of art and culture. Reason (R2): Bengali is spoken by a sizable population in the world. Choose which reason(s) truly explain A.
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AIf only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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BIf only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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CIf both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
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DIf neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This Assertion–Reason item contrasts a qualitative explanation (historic art/culture tradition) with a quantitative demographic claim (numbers of speakers) to account for awards outcomes.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- A: Bengali films garnered most prizes at a regional awards event.
- R1: Bengal’s artistic tradition is old and rich, plausibly supporting strong film-making.
- R2: Bengali is widely spoken globally (a population claim).
Concept / Approach:Awards are based on quality criteria (direction, screenplay, acting, etc.), not the global count of language speakers. A deep artistic tradition (R1) can plausibly correlate with stronger output/quality in cinema, aligning with A. R2 is largely irrelevant to juried awards quality decisions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Evaluate R1: Cultural infrastructure, training, and legacy can lift film craft—credible reason.2) Evaluate R2: Speaker population size does not determine artistic merit at a given event.3) Therefore, only R1 explains A.Verification / Alternative check:Past recognition of Bengali cinema’s auteurs and schools supports the plausibility of R1 as an explanatory factor.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:B misattributes causation; C claims both are reasons; D ignores R1’s relevance.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing market size with award merit.
Final Answer:If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).