Option 1 states that both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

Statement I suggests that nationalism in India, influenced by the western-educated political leaders, was a derivative discourse from the west. This means that Indian nationalism was influenced by the concept of nationalism as seen in the West, but it had its own unique characteristics.

Statement II supports Statement I by saying that Indian nationalism was a response to western imperialism. It states that like any response to a specific situation, Indian nationalism was shaped by the circumstances it was responding to, in this case, western imperialism.

Option 1 concludes that both statements are true and that Statement II effectively explains the reasoning behind Statement I. Therefore, Option 1 is the correct answer.

In summary, Option 1 suggests that both statements are true, and Statement II serves as an explanation for Statement I, highlighting the influence of western-educated political leaders and the impact of western imperialism on Indian nationalism.