2013 · Q37
Directions: The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: A. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true 37.
Statement IThere was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga Valley towards the end of Chandragupta's reign.
Statement IIChandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk.
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- ABoth the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
- BBoth the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Explanation
Both statements are true but Chandragupta joining the Jaina order does not explain the monks' exodus; the official key marks B.