The passage implies that true revival of traditional wisdom requires:

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Question

The passage implies that true revival of traditional wisdom requires:

  1. A. Complete separation from modern technology.
  2. B. A balance between authenticity and adaptation. (Correct answer)
  3. C. Dependence on historical texts alone.
  4. D. Exclusion of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Correct Answer

Option B — A balance between authenticity and adaptation.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A balance between authenticity and adaptation..

Key Points

  • The passage names the real challenge as *keeping its original essence alive while making it suitable for modern realities*.
  • *Original essence* corresponds to authenticity; *suitable for modern realities* corresponds to adaptation. The answer simply pairs the two.

Additional Information

  • Option A is the opposite of the author's position, who calls for connecting *ancient insight with modern innovation*.
  • Option C ignores the passage's emphasis on living *local practitioners* alongside texts.
  • Option D is directly refuted: collaboration across disciplines is presented as the means by which the goal *can be achieved only*.

*Ministry of Papers worked solution. The Commission has not yet published the official key for this paper; this answer will be reconciled with it on release.*

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