Read the statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion: About 2500 years ago, the most prominent janapadas evolved into mahajanapadas, which were characterized by having fortified capital cities.
Reason: The fortification of capital cities with walls of wood, brick, or stone was a strategic move to protect the mahajanapadas against invasions and ensure their dominance.
1
Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
2
Both the assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
3
The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
4
The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.