Question

Choose the correct statement which differentiates a chaitya from a vihara.

• A. Chaityas is a place of living whereas Vihara is a place of worship.
• B. Chaityas is a place of treating the sick whereas Vihara is a place of serving food.
• C. Chaitya is a place of worship whereas Vihara is a place of living.
• D. Chaityas is a place of serving food whereas Vihara is a place of treating the sick.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Chaitya is a place of worship whereas Vihara is a place of living.

Viaharas are small living rooms made around an open courtyard made for Buddhist monks. Chaityas are shrines containing stupas and images of Buddha which are places of worship.