Question

Consider the following statements about 'Jatak stories'.
$1.$ The Jatakas include the legends or stories of various incarnation of Lord Buddha before he attained enlightenment.
$2.$ These intrusive stories have various beasts and birds which has much ethical value.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

• A. Only $1$
• B. Only $2$
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only $2$

Jatakas are popular stories of former lives of the Buddha which are preserved in all branches of Buddhism. Jataka tales were written in layman language and everybody could relate to them. It consists of stories in which animals and birds play a central role. It supports an ethically based relationship between humans and animals.