Assertion (A): A contemporary Indian book depicts political upheavals. Reason (R): The book received an international literary award.

Explanation

The correct answer is (C) A is true, but R is false Explanation: • Many contemporary Indian novels deal with political themes and upheavals (e.g., partition, emergency, or regional conflicts). • However, a book receiving an award is not the *reason why* it depicts a certain theme; rather, the theme is a choice of the author. Information Booster: • International Booker Prize and JCB Prize are prominent awards for contemporary Indian literature. Additional Knowledge: • Assertion-Reasoning: For R to be a correct explanation, it must provide the 'cause' for A.