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Nalanda, a revered Buddhist monastery of the ancient kingdom of Magadha, had large teaching institutions such as Taxila, Nalanda, and Vikramashila. It is likely that Nalanda was a particularly renowned centre of learning of the Magadha kingdom. A study of ancient manuscripts reveals that, at its peak, Nalanda attracted scholars and students from near and far, with some travelling from as far as Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. Only a particularly renowned centre of learning could have incentivized scholars and students to travel thousands of miles to attend it.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is premise used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
(B) The first is an inference drawn from another statement in the argument; the second is an inference drawn from the first.
(C) The first is one of the two premises used in support of the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the other of those two premises.
(D) The first is premise used to provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support another conclusion that the argument draws.
(E) The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support that conclusion.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is premise used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
(B) The first is an inference drawn from another statement in the argument; the second is an inference drawn from the first.
(C) The first is one of the two premises used in support of the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the other of those two premises.
(D) The first is premise used to provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support another conclusion that the argument draws.
(E) The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support that conclusion.
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Here is how to break this argument down to see exactly what role the boldfaced parts play.
This argument follows a standard Evidence + Principle-Conclusion structure.
1. Deconstructing the Argument
Let's look at the logical flow:
Fact (Evidence): Ancient manuscripts show people traveled thousands of miles (from Tibet, China, Korea) to come to Nalanda.
Boldface 2 (The Principle/Reasoning): "Only a particularly renowned centre of learning could have incentivized scholars... to travel thousands of miles..."
What it does: This connects the specific evidence (travel) to the final claim. It acts as the logical bridge. If you travel far -it must be famous. This is a Premise (support).
Boldface 1 (The Claim): "It is likely that Nalanda was a particularly renowned centre of learning of the Magadha kingdom."
What it does: This is the final verdict the author wants you to believe based on the facts above. This is the Main Conclusion.
2. Matching with Option (E)
The correct answer is (E).
First part of (E): "The first is the main conclusion of the argument..."
Matches? Yes. BF1 is the final claim the author is trying to prove.
Second part of (E): "...the second is a premise used to support that conclusion."
Matches? Yes.
BF2 provides the "Why." Why does the travel prove it was renowned? Because only renowned places attract such travelers. It supports the conclusion.
Why the others are incorrect
(A) Claims the first is a premise. This is backwards. BF1 is what the author is proving, not the evidence used to prove it.
(B) Claims the second is inferred from the first. This reverses the logic. We don't know "Travel implies Renown" because Nalanda was renowned. We know Nalanda was renowned because "Travel implies Renown."
(C) Claims both are premises. If they are both premises, where is the conclusion? The argument would just be a list of facts with no point.
(D) Claims the first is a premise. Again, BF1 is the destination (Conclusion), not the starting point (Premise).
This argument follows a standard Evidence + Principle-Conclusion structure.
1. Deconstructing the Argument
Let's look at the logical flow:
Fact (Evidence): Ancient manuscripts show people traveled thousands of miles (from Tibet, China, Korea) to come to Nalanda.
Boldface 2 (The Principle/Reasoning): "Only a particularly renowned centre of learning could have incentivized scholars... to travel thousands of miles..."
What it does: This connects the specific evidence (travel) to the final claim. It acts as the logical bridge. If you travel far -it must be famous. This is a Premise (support).
Boldface 1 (The Claim): "It is likely that Nalanda was a particularly renowned centre of learning of the Magadha kingdom."
What it does: This is the final verdict the author wants you to believe based on the facts above. This is the Main Conclusion.
2. Matching with Option (E)
The correct answer is (E).
First part of (E): "The first is the main conclusion of the argument..."
Matches? Yes. BF1 is the final claim the author is trying to prove.
Second part of (E): "...the second is a premise used to support that conclusion."
Matches? Yes.
BF2 provides the "Why." Why does the travel prove it was renowned? Because only renowned places attract such travelers. It supports the conclusion.
Why the others are incorrect
(A) Claims the first is a premise. This is backwards. BF1 is what the author is proving, not the evidence used to prove it.
(B) Claims the second is inferred from the first. This reverses the logic. We don't know "Travel implies Renown" because Nalanda was renowned. We know Nalanda was renowned because "Travel implies Renown."
(C) Claims both are premises. If they are both premises, where is the conclusion? The argument would just be a list of facts with no point.
(D) Claims the first is a premise. Again, BF1 is the destination (Conclusion), not the starting point (Premise).
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11 Dec 2025, 03:52
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Hello,
Nalanda, a revered Buddhist monastery of the ancient kingdom of Magadha, had large teaching institutions such as Taxila, Nalanda, and Vikramashila. It is likely that Nalanda was a particularly renowned centre of learning of the Magadha kingdom. A study of ancient manuscripts reveals that, at its peak, Nalanda attracted scholars and students from near and far, with some travelling from as far as Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. Only a particularly renowned center of learning could have incentivized scholars and students to travel thousands of miles to attend it.
So as per argument the BF1 is main conclusion of argument
BF2 is supporting the main conclusion or provide support
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is premise used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. (It is written in reverse order so incorrect )
(B) The first is an inference drawn from another statement in the argument; the second is an inference drawn from the first. (BF1 can be said as inference drawn from another statement but second is not the inference drawn from from the first Hence incorrect )
(C) The first is one of the two premises used in support of the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the other of those two premises. (BF1 is not correct as it the main conclusion not the premise to support conclusion and BF2 is correct as it premise to support main conclusion )
(D) The first is premise used to provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support another conclusion that the argument draws.(BF1 is not correct as it the main conclusion not the premise to support conclusion and BF2 is incorrect as it premise to support main conclusion not the another conclusion )
(E) The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support that conclusion. Correct as BF1 is main conclusion and BF2 is premise to support main conclusion )
Hence Option E is correct
Nalanda, a revered Buddhist monastery of the ancient kingdom of Magadha, had large teaching institutions such as Taxila, Nalanda, and Vikramashila. It is likely that Nalanda was a particularly renowned centre of learning of the Magadha kingdom. A study of ancient manuscripts reveals that, at its peak, Nalanda attracted scholars and students from near and far, with some travelling from as far as Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. Only a particularly renowned center of learning could have incentivized scholars and students to travel thousands of miles to attend it.
So as per argument the BF1 is main conclusion of argument
BF2 is supporting the main conclusion or provide support
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is premise used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. (It is written in reverse order so incorrect )
(B) The first is an inference drawn from another statement in the argument; the second is an inference drawn from the first. (BF1 can be said as inference drawn from another statement but second is not the inference drawn from from the first Hence incorrect )
(C) The first is one of the two premises used in support of the main conclusion of the argument; the second is the other of those two premises. (BF1 is not correct as it the main conclusion not the premise to support conclusion and BF2 is correct as it premise to support main conclusion )
(D) The first is premise used to provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support another conclusion that the argument draws.(BF1 is not correct as it the main conclusion not the premise to support conclusion and BF2 is incorrect as it premise to support main conclusion not the another conclusion )
(E) The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a premise used to support that conclusion. Correct as BF1 is main conclusion and BF2 is premise to support main conclusion )
Hence Option E is correct
