Question

Q. With reference to the text Milindapanha of the Indo-Greek period, which one of the following statements is correct?

• A. It was a text for Astrology by Bhaskar.
• B. It is a Buddhist text that poses several questions to monk Nagasena.
• C. It is a Sanskrit book on grammar by Panini.
• D. It is a text on Ayurveda.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is a Buddhist text that poses several questions to monk Nagasena.

Explanation:

Option b is correct: One of the most important Indo-Greek rulers was Menander, who can be identified with king Milinda who poses several questions to monk Nagasena in the Buddhist text, the Milindapanha.