Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha was born in 540 BC at Lumbini.
Statement II: Buddhism followed the middle path for attainment of salvation and believed in the concept of non-violence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement Il is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question involves evaluating two historical statements related to Buddhism and its founder, Gautam Buddha. Let's analyze each statement individually: 

1. Statement I: "The founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha was born in 540 BC at Lumbini." 
   Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was indeed born in Lumbini. However, historical consensus among scholars like those referenced in Buddhist texts and historical records suggests that he was born around 563 BC, not 540 BC. Therefore, this statement is false due to the incorrect birth year.
2. Statement II: "Buddhism followed the middle path for attainment of salvation and believed in the concept of non-violence." 
   This statement reflects a core aspect of Buddhist philosophy. The Middle Path, often referred to as the Middle Way, is a central teaching in Buddhism that avoids extremes of self-indulgence and asceticism. Additionally, non-violence (Ahimsa) is a fundamental principle in Buddhism. Hence, this statement is true.

Based on our analysis:

• Statement I is false because of the incorrect birth year of Gautam Buddha.
• Statement II is true as it accurately describes the Middle Path and non-violence in Buddhism.

Thus, the correct answer should be: Statement I is false but Statement II is true, not the initially provided '

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

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