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Who among the following was/were enlisted for spreading the faith of Buddhism?

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Bikshus
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Bikshunis
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Digambaras
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Svetambaras
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Solution

The correct option is B Bikshunis
Buddha established the Sangha or the holy order of monks. The monks of the sanghas are called as Bhikshus. Similarly, the female followers or nuns are called Bhikshunis. The bikshus and the bikshunis were enlisted for spreading the faith of Buddhism.

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