Out of two statements below first is Assertion (A) and second is Reason (R), carefully read both statements. Assertion (A) : Till the end of the twelfth century Nalanda Mahavihara lost its glory. Reason (R) : State protection ceased to be available to the Mahavihara. With respect to the above-mentioned two statements, which of the following is true?
- A(A) and (R) both are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B(A) and (R) both are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Correct answer: (b) (A) and (R) both are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation
Both statements are true but the reason given is not the explanation. Nalanda declined through the Turkish invasions of the late twelfth century, while the loss of patronage came from the Palas favouring Vikramashila.