Buddhist Literature

Q. _________ language was used in Buddhist literature.

1. Sanskrit
2. Pali
3. Hindi
4. Urdu

Q. The Buddha encouraged the use of languages such as __________.

1. Pali
2. Persian
3. Sanskrit
4. Urdu

Q. Assertion [A]: Buddhist literature was propagated in the language of Pali.

Reason [R]: The Buddha taught and encouraged his followers to use common vernacular dialects for his teachings.

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

Q. Pair the following in the context of Indian literature.

1. Arthashastra
2. Indian epic
3. Tripitikas
4. Chanakya
5. Ramayana
6. Buddhist text

Q. The Tripitikas are divided into Sukta Pitika, Vinaya Pitika, and ______.

1. Abhidhamma Pitika
2. Vibhanga
3. Yamaka
4. Mahaparinibbana Sutta