The following 3 (three) items consist of two statements, Statement I a

The following 3 (three) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below :
Statement I : Abul Fazl shaped, represented and arti-culated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar
Statement II : The qualities of Abul Fazl impressed Akbar who found the former suitable as an adviser and spokesperson for his policies

Code :

Both the statements are indivi-dually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Both the statements are indivi-dually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019

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Both statements are individually true, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

Statement I is true because Abul Fazl, as Akbar’s court historian and confidante, played a crucial role in articulating and documenting Akbar’s philosophical and administrative ideas, particularly his concept of Sulh-i-Kul (universal peace) and divine sovereignty (Farr-i-Izadi). His works, like Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, are primary sources for understanding Akbar’s reign and thoughts. Statement II is also true. Akbar was highly impressed by Abul Fazl’s intellectual capabilities, writing skills, and administrative acumen, leading him to rely on Abul Fazl as a principal advisor and the official chronicler and spokesperson for his policies and reign.

Statement II provides the reason why Statement I is true. Abul Fazl was able to shape, represent, and articulate Akbar’s ideas precisely because Akbar recognized his qualities and appointed him to positions of trust and influence, making him the official interpreter and promoter of the emperor’s vision.

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