Given below are two statements, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

Assertion (A):During the Maurya empire, Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Buddhism.

Reason (R):Buddhism spread widely under royal patronage and shaped education and social life in this life.

ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct

BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

CA is correct but R is not correct

DA is not correct but R is correct

Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

The assertion that Maurya-age Indian culture and life were deeply shaped by Buddhism is accurate.

Under Ashoka the faith left a lasting mark on ethics, art and public life.

The reason states that Buddhism spread widely under royal patronage and moulded education and social life.

This account of state-backed growth is historically true in itself.

Because that royal patronage is just what let Buddhism shape Maurya culture, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Ashoka sent missions abroad, carrying Buddhist teaching beyond India.

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