Question

Assertion (A): Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha.

Reason (R): Many people were dissatisfied with existing religious practices and confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct reasoning of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct reasoning of (A).

• (A) is true, (R) is untrue.

• (A) is untrue, (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct reasoning of (A).

Explanation:

Buddhism expanded quickly during and after the lifetime of Buddha as it attracted people who were dissatisfied with prevailing religious practices and the fast-changing social conditions. Hence, both the assertion and the reason are correct, and the reason clearly explains the assertion.