The revival of traditional knowledge systems is vital for building sustainable futures.

Question

Assertion (A): The revival of traditional knowledge systems is vital for building sustainable futures.

Reason (R): These systems are based on harmony between human existence and the natural environment.

Select the correct answer:

1. A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A. (Correct answer)
2. B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
3. C. A is true, but R is false.
4. D. A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A — Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A..

Key Points

• Assertion restates the passage's closing claim that traditional wisdom is a *living foundation for creating a more balanced and sustainable future*. It is true.
• Reason restates the first paragraph: these systems *reveal a deep understanding of the relationship between humans and nature*. It is also true.
• The Reason explains the Assertion — it is *because* these systems are built on harmony with nature that they are useful for sustainability. So R correctly explains A.

Additional Information

• In Assertion-Reason items, first settle the truth of each statement independently, and only then ask whether R supplies the cause of A.
• A useful test: can you join them with *because*? *Traditional knowledge helps build sustainable futures because it is grounded in harmony with nature* reads correctly, so the answer is the 'R explains A' option.

*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.*