Read these statements: **Assertion (A):** Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red Sea. **Reason (R):** Their well organised naval force base was highly qualified. In context to the above which is the correct answer:
U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998
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 the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Option c is the correct answer.
Assertion is true: The Kushans established a trade network that connected the Indian Ocean trade routes through the Gulf of Persian and the Red Sea with the Silk Road's commerce. Their expansive dominion spanned from the Aral Sea across modern-day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, facilitating trade between these regions and northern India. Reason (R) is false: The Kushans did not possess a wellorganized naval force or highly qualified naval bases. Their influence primarily extended over land routes, and there is no significant historical evidence to suggest their involvement in extensive maritime activities or naval infrastructure.