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:
- A. Complete separation from modern technology.
- B. A balance between authenticity and adaptation. (Correct answer)
- C. Dependence on historical texts alone.
- 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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