1) In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Ashoka pillars have retained their gloss on their surface. Reason (R) : Moisture laden winds do not blow in the areas where it is located. A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B) Both A and, R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true E) Both A and R are false Answer: Option CExplanation:Ashoka pillars have retained their gloss on their surface owing to the superior quality of the material used. R is clearly false