Consider the following statements:

1. Assertion (A): The Gandhara School of art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.
2. Reason (R): Hinayana form was influenced by that art.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The Gandhara School of Art was strongly influenced by Hellenistic-Greek artistic traditions, visible in its realistic sculptures and drapery style. However, Gandhara art was mainly associated with Mahayana Buddhism, not the Hinayana form.

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false