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Given below are two statements: Statement I: Curriculum at Taxila was varied and included technical sciences. Statement II: Curriculum of Nalanda
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Curriculum at Taxila was varied and included technical sciences.
Statement II: Curriculum of Nalanda excluded technical sciences.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B.

Both Statement II and Statement II are false

C.

Statement I is true but Statement II are false

D.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct option is C

Statement I: The curriculum at Taxila indeed included a wide range of subjects, encompassing not only religious and philosophical teachings but also various technical sciences. Taxila, one of the ancient learning centers in India, was known for its comprehensive educational approach, which included subjects like medicine, law, military science, and more. Therefore, this statement is true.
Statement II; The curriculum at Nalanda University included technical sciences. Medicine, Logic, Grammar, Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Politics, The art of warfare. The primary teaching methods at Nalanda were debate and discussions. Teachers were assisted by their advanced level students.  Nalanda was a residential university with 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students.   It attracted scholars from all over the world. The university was destroyed three times, but only rebuilt twice. Therefore, this statement is false.

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