Given below are two statements: Statement I: In Nalanda, in addition to…
2023
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In Nalanda, in addition to Buddhist theological texts, the Vedas were also taught. Statement II: However, attempts were made to discourage the teaching of literature of competing religions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: C
Statement I is correct as Nalanda taught Buddhist texts alongside the Vedas. Statement II is incorrect because Nalanda was known for intellectual tolerance and did not suppress competing religious literature. Thus, Statement I is true and Statement II is false.