Assertion (A): The invasions of Krishnadeva Raya into the territories of Prataparudra were inconclusive. Reason (R): Krishnadeva Raya invaded the territories of the Gajpathi not for the latter’s extinction but only for the recovery of lost territories.

The correct answer is: Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is true because Krishnadeva Raya invaded the territories of Prataparudra several times, but he was never able to conquer the entire kingdom. The reason (R) is also true because Krishnadeva Raya’s goal was to recover lost territories, not to conquer the Gajapati kingdom. However, R is not a correct explanation of A because it does not explain why Krishnadeva Raya was not able to conquer the Gajapati kingdom. There are several possible reasons for this, including the strength of the Gajapati army, the terrain of the region, and the weather.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:

• Option A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. This option is incorrect because R is not a correct explanation of A.
• Option B: Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. This option is correct because A is true and R is true, but R is not a correct explanation of A.
• Option C: A is true but R is false. This option is incorrect because R is true.
• Option D: A is false but R is true. This option is incorrect because A is true.