Question

The _____ are an example of Buddhist literature.
Option A: Mudrarakshasa
Option B: Arthashastra
Option C: Kavirajamarga
Option D: Tripitakas

Answer 1

Hint: Buddhist literature is an important part od Buddhist tradition. Initially Buddhist literature was preached orally by Buddhist Monks but later these Buddhist texts were written down.

Complete Step by Step answer: Option A: Mudrarakshasa is a Play by Vishakhadatta in 6th Century CE in Sanskrit language. This play narrates about the victory of Chandragupta Maurya over the last Nanda king. The meaning of ‘Mudrarakshasa’ is the signet ring of rakshasa. This is not an example of Buddhist literature. This is an incorrect answer.
Option B: Arthashastra is written by Kautilya who is known as Chanakya. It is an ancient exposition of economics, politics and military strategy written in Sanskrit language. Arthashastra is a Sanskrit word which contains two words: Artha, which means Aim and Shastra which means book. Arthashastra is not an example of Buddhist literature. This is an incorrect answer.
Option C: Kavirajamarga is the earliest available Kannada literature work on poems and grammar. The meaning of kavirajamarga is ‘The royal path for poets’. It contains a total of 541 poems. It is clear that Kavirajamarga is not an example of Buddhist literature. This is not the correct answer.
Option D: Tripitaka, also known as Tipitaka is the collection of Buddhist teachings. Tripitaka means three baskets. The Tripitakas are organised into three sections- Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. Hence Tripitakas are an example of Buddist literature. This is the correct answer.

Thus, Option D is the correct answer as Tripitakas are an example of buddhist literature.

Note: Buddhism is a religion which is based on the teachings of Mahatma Buddha. It is an ancient religion and the fourth largest religion of the world. It was founded approximately 2500 years ago by Gautam Buddha