Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Last Man in Tower explores the moral and ethical conflicts faced by residents during rapid urban development and real estate pressures in Mumbai.
Reason (R): The novel focuses on the historical evolution of Mumbai's architecture and its colonial past.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A is true, but R is false.
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Assertion (A) is true: Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga deals with moral and ethical dilemmas faced by residents amid rapid urban development and real estate pressures in Mumbai.
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Reason (R) is false: The novel does not primarily focus on the historical evolution of Mumbai’s architecture or colonial past; its main focus is on the human and social aspects of urban transformation.