Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The Bhagavatgita preaches four different paths for attaining liberation.

Reason (R): It believes that different individuals can choose different paths of liberation as per their capacity.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Per the NTA key: A is not correct, R is correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• We must judge the Assertion (the Gita preaches four paths to liberation) and the Reason (individuals may choose a path according to capacity).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• The Gita is classically said to teach three principal paths, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga and Bhakti yoga, so the statement of exactly four paths is treated as not correct in the NTA final key, i.e. (A) is not correct.

• It is accepted that the Gita allows different persons to follow different paths according to their temperament and capacity, so (R) is correct.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (D) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct, as per the NTA final answer key.