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27. With reference to Buddhist literature, consider the following statements:

i. Sutta Pitaka is a monastic code compiled by Upali.

ii. Vinaya Pitaka are Buddhist teachings compiled by Ananda.

iii. Asvaghosa wrote Buddhacharita- biography of Lord Buddha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

(a) i only

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(b) i and ii only

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(c) iii only

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
(c) iii only

Ans27. C

Explanation:VinayaPitaka is a monastic code containing the rules to be followed by monks in the monasteries,compiled by Upali. SuttaPitaka are Buddhist teachings compiled by Ananda.

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