Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Critical Reasoning

Question:

Assertion: Today the youth in India like western dance forms more than the Indian Classical dance forms..
Reasoning: Western dance forms have strong base than Indian classical dance forms.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Assertion (A) is not true but Reasoning (R) is correct.

Correct Answer:

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Explanation:

Let's evaluate the statements:

  • Assertion (A): Today the youth in India like western dance forms more than the Indian classical dance forms.
    This is generally considered true as a broad observation about popular trends among many young people.
  • Reason (R): Western dance forms have stronger base than Indian classical dance forms.
    This is not correct. Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya have centuries-old, well-established traditions and rigorous techniques. Saying Western dance forms have a "stronger base" is a subjective claim and not a valid explanation.