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Which of the following statements are true in the context of the ancient education system in India?

1.During and after the Rigveda period, our ancient education system evolved for the holistic development of the individual.

2.The values of humility, truthfulness, discipline, self-reliance and respect for all creation were created during the ancient education system.

3.Teaching and learning during ancient education followed the path towards the self, family and society.

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

D1 and 3

Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements about ancient Indian education stand true, covering holistic growth, the values instilled, and the widening path from self to society.

Statement 1 is right, as learning after the Rigvedic age aimed at the whole development of the person.

Statement 2 is right, since humility, truthfulness, discipline, self-reliance and respect for all creation were core values.

Statement 3 is right, teaching moving outward from the self to the family and then to society.

These aims made education a means of character formation and not mere information.

The pupil lived with the teacher in a gurukula for this all-round training.

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