In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.
Assertion: We can see opposition to Buddhism and Jainism in some Tamil bhakti hymns.
Reason: These religions were foreign religions to them and hence wanted to prevent them from becoming popular.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Reason: The hostility by suggesting that it was due to competition between members of other religious traditions for royal patronage.