To answer this question, we need to understand the background of Ilayaraja and his achievements in the field of music.
Option A) True - This option is correct. Ilayaraja is indeed the first Asian composer to score a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Ilayaraja is a renowned Indian composer who has composed music for over 1,000 films in various languages. He is known for his versatile and innovative music compositions. In 1993, Ilayaraja composed a symphony titled "Rhapsody in Blue" for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, becoming the first Asian composer to achieve this feat.
Option B) False - This option is incorrect. Ilayaraja is indeed the first Asian composer to score a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The correct answer is option A) True. This option is correct because Ilayaraja is the first Asian composer to score a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.