Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A):
The composition of numerous avadanas (life history and teachings) was done with the sole objective of communicating the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism to the people.
Reason (R):
Mahavastu and Divyavadana were composed in Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit.

• 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:

As per the NTA key, both statements are accepted as correct with R explaining A.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• We must judge the Assertion about the purpose of avadanas and the Reason about the language of the Mahavastu and Divyavadana.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Avadanas are Buddhist narratives of life history and teachings; the Mahavastu and Divyavadana are well known avadana-type works composed in Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit (Reason R).

• As per the NTA final answer key, the Assertion (they were composed to communicate Mahayana teachings to the people) is also accepted as correct and R is taken as its explanation.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).