CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Social Inequality and Alternative Views -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Social Inequality and Alternative Views

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Social Inequality and Alternative Views

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Assertion (A): Brahmanas avoided taking food from those they designated as "untouchable".
Reason (R): They considered certain activities connected with the performance of rituals as sacred and by extension "pure".

Answer Review

1 Assertion (A): Brahmanas avoided taking food from those they designated as "untouchable".
Reason (R): They considered certain activities connected with the performance of rituals as sacred and by extension "pure".

A Both A and R are true, and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

Ideas of purity and pollution shaped society. Ritual purity was highly valued. Untouchability emerged from these beliefs.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Brahmanical texts associated ritual activities with purity and sacredness. Groups involved in occupations considered polluting were classified as "untouchable," leading Brahmanas to avoid accepting food from them. Thus both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason directly explains the Assertion. Therefore Option B is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The Reason directly explains the practice of avoiding food from "untouchables."
Option C → The Reason is historically correct according to Brahmanical notions of purity.
Option D → Both statements are supported by textual evidence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the ideological link between purity and social exclusion.

Final Logic:

Ritual purity beliefs directly produced practices of untouchability.

🧠 Memory Trick

Purity → Untouchability

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Untouchability and Purity-Pollution

📄 Passage

"The Manusmriti laid down the 'duties' of the chandalas. They had to live outside the village, use discarded utensils, and wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron. They could not walk about in villages and cities at night. They had to dispose of the bodies of those who had no relatives and serve as executioners."

Based on the passage, which of the following materials were chandalas explicitly required to wear as ornaments?

A Gold

B Silver

C Bronze

D Iron

💡 Short Explanation

Manusmriti prescribed restrictions. Chandalas faced social exclusion. Iron ornaments are explicitly mentioned.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage directly states that chandalas were required to wear ornaments made of iron. This formed part of the restrictions imposed upon them in the Manusmriti. Options A, B, and C are unsupported by the passage. Therefore D is the correct answer.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Gold is not mentioned in the passage.
Option B → Silver ornaments are not prescribed.
Option C → Bronze is absent from the textual description.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Locate the exact phrase in the passage.

Final Logic:

The passage explicitly mentions "ornaments of iron."

🧠 Memory Trick

Chandala = Iron Ornament

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Duties of Chandalas

📄 Passage

According to the passage, what specific restriction was placed on the movement of chandalas?

A They were prohibited from walking in villages and cities at night.

B They were not allowed to enter forests.

C They had to travel only via rivers.

D They could only visit towns during festivals.

💡 Short Explanation

Manusmriti imposed movement restrictions. Chandalas faced segregation. Night movement in settlements was prohibited.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage explicitly states that chandalas could not walk about in villages and cities at night. This restriction reflects the social exclusion imposed upon them. Options B, C, and D are not mentioned in the source. Hence Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → No restriction regarding forests is mentioned.
Option C → River travel is not discussed.
Option D → Festival-based movement restrictions do not appear in the passage.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the exact movement restriction stated in the passage.

Final Logic:

Night movement in villages and cities was explicitly prohibited.

🧠 Memory Trick

Chandala = No Night Walk

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Duties of Chandalas

4 According to the accounts of Fa Xian, how did "untouchables" signal their presence in the streets so that others could avoid seeing them?

A By wearing brightly colored garments

B By carrying a flaming torch

C By sounding a clapper

D By chanting specific mantras

💡 Short Explanation

Fa Xian recorded social practices. Untouchables faced exclusion. Clappers warned others of their presence.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Fa Xian observed that people designated as untouchables announced their presence by sounding a clapper. This enabled others to avoid contact with them. The practice reflected the severity of social discrimination. Therefore Option C is correct, while the remaining options are unsupported.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Clothing was not the signaling method described.
Option B → Torches were not used for this purpose.
Option D → Chanting mantras is not mentioned by Fa Xian.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Memory Recall

Application:

Recall the specific observation recorded by Fa Xian.

Final Logic:

Fa Xian explicitly mentions the use of a clapper.

🧠 Memory Trick

Fa Xian → Clapper Sound

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Fa Xian on Untouchability

5 Arrange the following events from the Matanga Jataka in chronological order:
1. Matanga lay down at the door of Dittha Mangalika's father.
2. Matanga was beaten by hangers-on.
3. Mandavya Kumara ordered his servants to throw Matanga out.
4. Matanga returned to Banaras and married Dittha Mangalika.

A 1, 2, 4, 3

B 2, 1, 4, 3

C 4, 3, 2, 1

D 2, 4, 1, 3

💡 Short Explanation

Matanga suffered humiliation. He later gained recognition. Events culminated in marriage and conflict.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

In the Matanga Jataka, Matanga was first beaten, later lay at the doorway of Dittha Mangalika's father, subsequently returned to Banaras and married her, and finally Mandavya Kumara ordered him thrown out. Hence the correct chronological sequence is 2, 1, 4, 3.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Places the doorway incident before the beating.
Option C → Reverses the chronology entirely.
Option D → Misplaces the marriage and doorway episodes.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Reconstruct the narrative sequence from the Jataka story.

Final Logic:

Only Option B follows the actual order of events.

🧠 Memory Trick

Beat → Door → Marriage → Expulsion

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Matanga Jataka

6 Fill in the blank:
By examining non-Brahmanical texts which depict the lives of chandalas, historians look for hints of different social realities to see if chandalas accepted the life of _______ prescribed in the Shastras.

A Purity

B Wealth

C Asceticism

D Degradation

💡 Short Explanation

Historians compare multiple sources. Brahmanical prescriptions are critically examined. Chandalas were assigned degrading conditions.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT notes that historians use non-Brahmanical sources to determine whether chandalas actually accepted the degraded social position prescribed in the Shastras. The focus is on social realities rather than textual ideals. Therefore Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Purity was associated with higher ritual status.
Option B → Wealth is unrelated to the prescribed status.
Option C → Asceticism was not the issue under examination.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the key term associated with Chandala treatment in texts.

Final Logic:

The prescribed condition was one of degradation.

🧠 Memory Trick

Chandala → Degradation

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Alternative Social Realities

7 Which of the following scenarios accurately reflects the gendered access to property as illustrated by the Mahabharata episode of the dice game?

A Wives could be staked as property by their husbands.

B Women held absolute control over the state treasury.

C Daughters had the first claim on the paternal estate.

D Husbands required the wife's permission to stake their own wealth.

💡 Short Explanation

Dice game highlights gender inequality. Women lacked equal property rights. Draupadi was treated as stakeable property.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Mahabharata episode shows Yudhishthira staking Draupadi after losing his possessions. This reflects patriarchal assumptions regarding women's status and property rights. Thus Option A is correct. Options B, C, and D do not represent the situation portrayed in the text.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Women did not exercise such control.
Option C → Sons generally inherited paternal property.
Option D → Such consent requirements are absent from the episode.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the significance of the dice game in discussions of property rights.

Final Logic:

Draupadi's staking illustrates gendered property relations.

🧠 Memory Trick

Dice Game = Draupadi Staked

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Gender and Property Rights

8 Match the elements regarding property rights from textual traditions:

List I	List II
1. Manusmriti	a. Exception to general property rules for women
2. Stridhana	b. Divided equally amongst sons
3. Prabhavati Gupta	c. Retained by women without husband's claim
4. Paternal Estate	d. Warned women against hoarding family property

A 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

B 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d

C 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

D 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

💡 Short Explanation

Manusmriti imposed restrictions. Stridhana belonged to women. Prabhavati Gupta was an important exception.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Manusmriti discouraged women from hoarding family property. Stridhana remained under a woman's control. Prabhavati Gupta demonstrates an exception where a woman exercised significant property rights. Paternal property was generally divided among sons. Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Incorrectly matches all major concepts.
Option B → Reverses Manusmriti and Stridhana associations.
Option D → Misidentifies paternal estate and women's property rights.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each term with its established NCERT description.

Final Logic:

Only Option C correctly pairs all four items.

🧠 Memory Trick

M-Warn, S-Keep, P-Exception, Sons-Inherit

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Women's Property Rights

9 Which of the following statements about 'stridhana' is INCORRECT?

A It included gifts received during the bridal procession.

B Husbands had absolute legal claim over the stridhana.

C It could be inherited by the children of the woman.

D It consisted of wealth given as a token of affection.

💡 Short Explanation

Stridhana belonged to women. Included gifts and affection-based wealth. Husband had no automatic claim.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Stridhana referred to wealth received by women, including gifts during marriage ceremonies and tokens of affection. It generally remained under the woman's control and could pass to her children. Therefore Option B is incorrect because husbands did not possess absolute legal rights over stridhana.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Correctly describes a component of stridhana.
Option C → Children could inherit such property.
Option D → Gifts given out of affection formed part of stridhana.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

Identify the statement that contradicts the definition of stridhana.

Final Logic:

Only Option B conflicts with women's ownership rights.

🧠 Memory Trick

Stridhana = Woman's Wealth

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Stridhana

10 According to the Manusmriti, how many means of acquiring wealth were specified for women?

A Seven

B Eight

C Four

D Six

💡 Short Explanation

Manusmriti discussed women's property. Several categories of stridhana existed. Six means of wealth acquisition were specified.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Manusmriti identified six legitimate ways through which women could acquire wealth. These provisions were connected to the concept of stridhana and gifts received under specific circumstances. Therefore Option D is correct, while the remaining numerical options do not match the text.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Seven is not the number specified.
Option B → Eight exceeds the prescribed count.
Option C → Four understates the number recognized.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Memory Recall

Application:

Recall the exact figure mentioned in NCERT.

Final Logic:

Manusmriti specifies six means of acquiring wealth.

🧠 Memory Trick

Stridhana = Six Sources

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Women's Wealth (Stridhana)

11 Fill in the blank:
If the Brahmanical provisions were actually implemented, the wealthiest men would have been the Brahmanas and the _______.

A Kshatriyas

B Vaishyas

C Shudras

D Chandalas

💡 Short Explanation

Brahmanical texts prescribed social hierarchy. Brahmanas and Kshatriyas enjoyed privileged status. Wealth and power were concentrated at the top.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

According to Brahmanical prescriptions, Brahmanas possessed ritual authority while Kshatriyas controlled political power. If these norms had been fully implemented, these two groups would likely have accumulated the greatest wealth and influence. Vaishyas generated wealth but ranked below them, while Shudras and Chandalas occupied lower positions.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Vaishyas engaged in trade and agriculture but were not the highest-ranking group.
Option C → Shudras occupied the lowest varna position.
Option D → Chandalas were considered outside the varna hierarchy and socially marginalized.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Identify which varna shared the highest privileges alongside Brahmanas.

Final Logic:

Political power and ritual authority combined in Brahmanas and Kshatriyas.

🧠 Memory Trick

Top Two = Brahmana + Kshatriya

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Varna and Wealth Distribution

12 In the dialogue between King Avantiputta and Kachchana from the Majjhima Nikaya, what is the ultimate conclusion about the four varnas if wealth is introduced?

A Brahmanas retain exclusive rights to be served.

B A wealthy Shudra is still barred from hiring servants.

C There is no difference amongst the varnas in their ability to command others.

D Wealth automatically converts a Shudra into a Kshatriya.

💡 Short Explanation

Buddhist texts questioned birth-based hierarchy. Wealth altered social relationships. Practical status outweighed varna distinctions.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

In the Majjhima Nikaya dialogue, Kachchana argues that if a Shudra becomes wealthy, he can command servants just as members of higher varnas can. This demonstrates that wealth can diminish the significance of birth-based distinctions. Hence Option C is correct, reflecting the Buddhist critique of rigid hierarchy.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The dialogue rejects exclusive privileges based solely on birth.
Option B → The text specifically argues against such restrictions.
Option D → Wealth does not change one's varna identity.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the broader Buddhist message challenging hereditary privilege.

Final Logic:

Economic power reduces the practical importance of varna distinctions.

🧠 Memory Trick

Wealth > Varna (in Practice)

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Buddhist Critique of Varna

13 Assertion (A): Early Buddhists developed critiques of the varna order.
Reason (R): They believed that social differences were natural, divinely ordained, and inflexible.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B A is false, but R is true.

C A is true, but R is false.

D Both A and R are true, and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

💡 Short Explanation

Buddhists questioned birth-based hierarchy. Social status was not considered divinely fixed. Merit and conduct were emphasized.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Assertion is correct because early Buddhist thinkers challenged many aspects of the varna system. The Reason is false because Buddhists did not view social differences as divinely ordained and inflexible. Instead, they stressed ethical conduct and individual actions. Therefore Option C is the correct answer. (The provided answer key is incorrect.)

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The Reason is factually incorrect.
Option B → Assertion is clearly true according to Buddhist teachings.
Option D → Since the Reason is false, both statements cannot be true.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Evaluate Assertion and Reason independently before checking the relationship.

Final Logic:

Buddhists criticized varna precisely because they rejected fixed divine hierarchy.

🧠 Memory Trick

Buddha = Merit, Not Birth

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Buddhist Critique of Social Hierarchy

14 Which text contains a myth suggesting that human beings originally lived in an idyllic state of peace, taking from nature only what they needed?

A Manusmriti

B Purusha Sukta

C Puranaruru

D Sutta Pitaka

💡 Short Explanation

Buddhist texts present alternative social origins. Early humans lived peacefully. Greed later caused social decline.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Sutta Pitaka contains a narrative describing an original state of harmony in which people took only what they needed. As greed and selfishness increased, social conflict emerged and kingship developed. Options A, B, and C do not contain this social contract-like account.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Manusmriti emphasizes Brahmanical social norms.
Option B → Purusha Sukta explains divine origin of varnas.
Option C → Puranaruru is a Sangam anthology, not a Buddhist text.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

Identify the text associated with Buddhist social-contract ideas.

Final Logic:

Only the Sutta Pitaka contains the idyllic-state narrative.

🧠 Memory Trick

Sutta = Society Story

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Buddhist Theory of Society

15 Match the texts/concepts with their descriptions based on alternative social scenarios:

List I	List II
1. Puranaruru	a. Highly respected in Tamilakam
2. Generous chiefs	b. Sangam anthology
3. Miserly individuals	c. Sang praises of patrons
4. Bards	d. Despised in society

A 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

B 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

C 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

D 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

💡 Short Explanation

Puranaruru is a Sangam text. Generosity was highly valued. Bards praised patrons through poetry.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Puranaruru is a Sangam anthology. Generous chiefs enjoyed high prestige, whereas miserly individuals were criticized. Bards composed poems celebrating patrons and their generosity. The matching therefore becomes 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, making Option B correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Incorrectly reverses key associations.
Option C → Mismatches nearly every item.
Option D → Assigns wrong descriptions to all major concepts.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each Sangam concept with its established characteristic.

Final Logic:

Only Option A provides all correct pairings.

🧠 Memory Trick

Puranaruru → Praise & Patronage

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Sangam Society and Patronage

16 What does the poem from the Puranaruru imply about the chief of Irantai?

A He hoards massive wealth in a treasury.

B He refuses to feed the bards to save resources.

C Even without lavish wealth, he does not refuse bards and remains generous.

D He forces the bards to work as blacksmiths.

💡 Short Explanation

Generosity was praised in Sangam society. Wealth was valued when shared. The chief remained charitable despite limitations.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Puranaruru poem celebrates the chief of Irantai for his generosity. Even when he lacked great wealth, he continued to support bards and guests. This ideal reflects the Sangam emphasis on generosity rather than accumulation. Hence Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The poem emphasizes generosity, not hoarding.
Option B → The chief is praised for helping bards.
Option D → No such action is described in the source.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the positive quality praised by the poem.

Final Logic:

Generosity remains the central virtue of the chief.

🧠 Memory Trick

Irantai = Generous Chief

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Sangam Poems on Generosity

17 Fill in the blank:
In ancient Tamilakam, the chiefs were ______ of bards and poets who sang their praise.

A Enemies

B Patrons

C Servants

D Rivals

💡 Short Explanation

Bards composed praise poems. Chiefs supported them materially. Patronage shaped Sangam literature.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

In ancient Tamilakam, chiefs acted as patrons of bards and poets. In return, poets celebrated their achievements and generosity through compositions preserved in Sangam literature. Therefore Option B correctly captures this reciprocal relationship.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Chiefs supported rather than opposed bards.
Option C → Chiefs were benefactors, not servants.
Option D → The relationship was cooperative, not competitive.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the economic and literary relationship between chiefs and poets.

Final Logic:

Patronage linked chiefs and bards.

🧠 Memory Trick

Chief → Patron → Poet

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Patronage in Tamilakam

18 Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the bardic traditions in Sangam society based on the source text?

A Bards approached chiefs to cure their poverty.

B Bards often displayed their physical hunger to evoke generosity.

C Bards sang praises of their patrons.

D Chiefs ignored the bards and refused to acquire wealth for them.

💡 Short Explanation

Sangam literature praises patronage. Chiefs rewarded poets generously. Ignoring bards contradicted social ideals.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Sangam poems emphasize the close relationship between chiefs and bards. Poets sought assistance from patrons, displayed hardship, and received gifts in return for praise poetry. Therefore Option D is incorrect because chiefs were expected to support, not ignore, bards.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Bards frequently sought relief from poverty.
Option B → Expressions of hunger appear in Sangam poetry.
Option C → Praising patrons was a central bardic function.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

Identify the statement inconsistent with Sangam ideals of generosity.

Final Logic:

Ignoring bards contradicts the patronage system.

🧠 Memory Trick

Bard + Chief = Support

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Bardic Traditions

19 What event prompted human beings to select a 'Mahasammata' according to the Sutta Pitaka?

A A gradual deterioration of their idyllic state due to greed and deceit.

B An invasion by a neighboring mahajanapada.

C A direct command from a divine being.

D The discovery of iron technology and surplus agriculture.

💡 Short Explanation

Society initially lived peacefully. Greed caused social disorder. People chose a ruler to restore order.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Sutta Pitaka explains that human beings originally lived in harmony. As greed, theft, and deceit emerged, disorder increased. To restore order, people selected a leader called Mahasammata and agreed to support him through taxes. Therefore Option A is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → No foreign invasion is mentioned.
Option C → The king was chosen by people, not appointed divinely.
Option D → Technological change is not the cause described.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the Buddhist social-contract narrative.

Final Logic:

Human greed and disorder led to the creation of kingship.

🧠 Memory Trick

Greed → Mahasammata

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Buddhist Theory of Kingship

20 Assertion (A): The Buddhist concept of kingship reveals a recognition of human agency in creating economic and social relations.
Reason (R): The institution of kingship was based on human choice, where people chose the king and paid him taxes for his services.

A A is false, but R is true.

B Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

C Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

D A is true, but R is false.

💡 Short Explanation

Buddhist theory emphasized human choice. Kingship emerged from social agreement. Taxes were exchanged for governance.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Buddhist theory of kingship presented in the Sutta Pitaka views political authority as a result of collective human decision-making. People selected a ruler and agreed to provide taxes in return for maintaining order. Thus the Reason directly explains the Assertion, making Option C correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → The Assertion is historically correct.
Option B → The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
Option D → The Reason accurately reflects the Buddhist account.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Evaluate both statements and verify their cause-effect relationship.

Final Logic:

Human choice in selecting a ruler demonstrates human agency.

🧠 Memory Trick

People Choose King = Human Agency

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Buddhist Concept of Kingship

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