Which one of the following statements about the famous text of *Pancha

Which one of the following statements about the famous text of *Panchatantra* is correct?

It is a philosophical text reflecting the debates of the time and refuting rival positions.

It is a text ushering in linguistics as a formal science.

It is a text discussing developments in various spheres of natural sciences.

It is a text showing through illustration what should and should not be done.

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Panchatantra is a text showing through illustration what should and should not be done.

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables, primarily animal fables, intended to instruct young princes on statecraft and good governance (niti). The stories illustrate moral principles and practical wisdom by showing the consequences of various actions, effectively demonstrating what is advisable (“should be done”) and what is not (“should not be done”) in different situations.

Attributed to Vishnu Sharma, the Panchatantra is considered a nitishastra (text on political science or conduct). It uses simple stories and animal characters to convey complex ideas about human behavior, relationships, and strategy, making it accessible and memorable. It is not a philosophical text debating rival positions (A), a linguistics text (B), or a text on natural sciences (C).

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