Given below are two statements: Statement I: In ancient times, Nalanda…
2023
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In ancient times, Nalanda attained greatest and most brilliant achievements in the field of logic.
Statement II: Each professor in Nalanda had charge of one subject only.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct — ConceptA two-statement historical question must be evaluated one statement at a time. A conclusion about one claim cannot be transferred automatically to the…
- 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
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Concept
A two-statement historical question must be evaluated one statement at a time. A conclusion about one claim cannot be transferred automatically to the other claim.
Superlatives about intellectual achievement need direct historical support, while claims about teaching assignments need evidence about institutional organization.
Application
Historical descriptions of Nalanda state that discussion and debate produced their greatest and most brilliant achievements in the field of logic. This supports Statement I.
A historical account of Nalanda also records that each professor had charge of one subject, although students could study with several professors. This supports Statement II.
Cross-check and contrast
Both statements correct: this preserves the two independently documented features.
Both statements incorrect: this rejects both documented features.
Statement I correct and Statement II incorrect: this overlooks the account of subject-specific professor responsibility.
Statement I incorrect and Statement II correct: this overlooks the account of Nalanda’s distinction in logic.
Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are correct.