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As per the passage, which of the following is NOT correct?

Political Science · Indian Political Thought UGC NET 2023 Political Science
Passage
Buddha saw politics not as an end in itself but as an instrument that could either provide favourable conditions or create harmful obstructions for an individual's personal advancement. He recognised that government is necessary to provide social order and welfare and that its values, content and processes should be consistent with the 'Dharma'. Here Dharma refers to the teachings of Buddha and their realisation, which are offered as universal or natural laws. These laws are not created by Buddha; they operate with or without him, but Buddha revealed these laws and recommended that we examine them and act accordingly, not through blind faith but through a process of rational human assessment. A fundamental principle of Dharma relevant to politics is the equality and dignity of all individuals. Buddha stressed that all human beings have an inherent worth and capacity for enlightenment, called 'Buddha nature'. In contrast to the prevailing ritualism, Buddha rejected the caste system and argued that virtues were distributed equally, not hierarchically, across society. Buddha's teachings also reflect the principle of equality when he prescribes that monarchy, during his lifetime, should be based on popular consent (not divine right), conducted in consultation with the governed, and even-handed in the application of its rules for admission, participation, administration and dispute resolution.
As per the passage, which of the following is NOT correct?
ABuddha saw politics as a means, not an end
BBuddha believes in rational human assessment
CBuddha denies that all human beings have an inherent worth and capacity for enlightenment ✓ Correct
DBuddha rejected the caste system
Correct answer: (C) Buddha denies that all human beings have an inherent worth and capacity for enlightenment — The statement that Buddha denies inherent worth and the capacity for enlightenment is not correct, so it is the answer.
Explanation
The statement that Buddha denies inherent worth and the capacity for enlightenment is not correct, so it is the answer.
The passage clearly affirms that all human beings have an inherent worth and the capacity for enlightenment, called Buddha nature.
So the option denying this directly contradicts the text and is the false statement.
The passage does say Buddha saw politics as a means, not an end, so that option is correct.
It also says Buddha relied on rational human assessment rather than blind faith, so that option is correct.
It states that Buddha rejected the caste system, so that option too is correct.
Only the third option misrepresents the Buddha's affirmation of universal human worth.
In Buddhist thought the Dhamma is a natural law that operates whether or not a Buddha exists.

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