Q: (SSC/0)
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?
(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style.
(b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas.
(c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
(d) Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval south India.
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
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The correct answer is option 3, Digambar. Digambar is not a sect of Buddhism.
Option 1, Mahayana, is one of the major sects of Buddhism. It is practiced primarily in East Asia and focuses on compassion and the liberation of all beings.
Option 2, Hinayana, is another name for Theravada Buddhism. It is the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism and is practiced mainly in Southeast Asia.
Option 4, Theravada, is a major sect of Buddhism. It emphasizes the original teachings of the Buddha and is practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
It is important to note that while the provided answer is generally correct, some may argue that Hinayana is considered a derogatory term and prefer to use the term Theravada instead.