In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.

Assertion: Akbar’s favourite calligraphy was the nastaliq, a fluid style with long horizontal strokes.

Reason: It is written using a piece of trimmed reed with a tip of five to 10 mm called qalam, dipped in carbon ink (siyahi).

Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Calligraphy, the art of handwriting, was considered a skill of great importance. It was practised using different styles. Akbar’s favourite was the nastaliq, a fluid style with long horizontal strokes. It is written using a piece of trimmed reed with a tip of five to 10 mm called qalam, dipped in carbon ink (siyahi). The nib of the qalam is usually split in the middle to facilitate the absorption of ink.