Quiz October 19, 2026

Consider the following statements w.r.t Mahāvastu and Divyāvadāna:

1. Both texts provide valuable insights into the development of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
2. The Mahāvastu contains accounts that are considered canonical in the Theravāda tradition.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct? 

Which one of the following is not a work attributed to Ashvaghosha? 

Consider the following statements with respect to Buddhism 

1.     The highest goal in the older form of Buddhism was the attainment of nibbana and becoming an arhat.

2.     In Mahayana Buddhism, the highest goal is following the path of a Bodhisattva and attaining Buddhahood, rather than Nirvana.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct? 

Which of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankar deva, is/are correct? 

1. His teachings are often known as the Bhagavati dharma.
2. He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the transmission of spiritual knowledge.
3. His major compositions include the Kirtana-ghosha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

Consider the following statements regarding Alauddin's market control and agrarian policy: 

1.     Alauddin fixed the prices of a broad spectrum of commodities. 

2.     He established a unified market for all commodities. 

3.     Warehouses were established to store food grain for distribution during shortages. 

How many of the statements above is/are correct?