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Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of the Mughal empire.

Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of the Mughal empire.
Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation.

(a)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b)

Both A and R are individually 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

Answer:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Marathas were strong but lacked a unified national concept. Hence, (b) is correct.