Question

Q. With reference to the literary history of India ,the Jataka stories are associated with which of following sects/traditions:

• A.
  Buddhism
• B.
  Jainism
• C.
  Ajivikas
• D.
  Vedic religion

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Buddhism
Explanation:

The stories of Jataka are synonymous with Buddhism. These tales represent the events of the Buddha's life. The tales of Jataka were portrayed on the railings and torans of the stupas. The pictorial tradition uses primarily synoptic narrative, continuous narrative and episodic narrative. Although the events of the Buddha's life have become a significant motif in all Buddhist temples, the stories of Jataka have also become equally important for sculptural decorations.
The major events associated with Buddha's life that were often portrayed were incidents related to birth, renunciation, enlightenment, dharmachakrapravartana, and mahaparinibbana (death). The Jataka stories that are commonly portrayed include Chhadanta Jataka, Vidur Pandita Jataka, Ruru Jataka, Sibi Jataka, Vessantara Jataka and Shama Jataka.