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Assertion (A) : The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition. Reason (R) : They were included under the Post-Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper.

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(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 a correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true, but R is false

(d)

A is false, but R is true

Answer:

Assertion (A) : The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition. Reason (R) : They were included under the Post-Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper.

Explanation