A) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation to A. |
B) (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
C) ( c) A is true but R is false |
D) (d) A is false but R is true |
A) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation to A. |
1). Assertion (A): Kannauj, in the Ganga valley, became prominent due to its strategic and geographical potentiality. Reason (R): Kannauj was located in the part of the Ganga doab and control over Kannauj implied control over the eastern and western parts of the Ganga doab.
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2). Assertion (A): According to Ashoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equality instead of promotion of religion.
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3). Assertion (A): The sabha and samiti, the two political bodies of the Rig Vedic Aryans began to lose their strength during the time of the Mahanjanapadas. Reason (R): These tribal assemblies could not fit into the organizational framework of the large territorial states.
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4). Assertion (A): Hiuen Tsang came to India during Harsha's rule. Reason (R): His main objective was to visit the Buddhist shrines.
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5). Assertion (A): Buddhism became very popular in India during the life time of its founder. Reason (R): Buddha prerached in the language of the people and did not harp on the caste system.
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6). Assertion (A): Harsha did not record his defeat at the hands of Pulakesin II. Reason (R): It was not customary in those days to record failure.
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7). Assertion (A): Mahavira did not preach a new religion. Reason (R): Mahavira was the last of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
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8). Assertion (A): Chandragupta Maurya failed in his campaign against Magadha Reason (R): He did not begin with the frontiers, but invaded the heart of Magadh.
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9). Assertion (A): In the initial stages of the rise of Buddhism, the people of Magadha did not respond readily to the new religion. Reason (R): At that time, Magadha was placed outside the pale of the holy Aryavarta.
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10). Assertion (A): The Maurya achieved political supremacy over the whole of India. Reason (R): The Mauryan army was the largest known to ancient India.
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