Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language…
2023
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
Statement (II): Buddhists are of the view that the language for communication evolves according to social contexts and conditions.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
- A.
Both Statement (1) and Statement (II) are true.
- B.
Both Statement (1) and Statement (II) are false
- C.
Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
- D.
Statement (1) is false but Statement (II) is true.
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Correct answer: D
Statement I is false because Buddhist philosophy views language as a conventional tool rather than a divine gift. Statement II is true as historical records show the Buddha permitted teaching in local dialects to suit social contexts. Therefore, Statement I is false and Statement II is true.