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[#201] Which among the following is the great Buddhist work consisting of dialogues between the Indo-Greek King Menander and the Buddhist philosopher Nagasena?
Correct Answer

(A) Milinda Panha

Explanation

Solution: The Milindapanha is one of the great classics of Pali Buddhist literature, a spirited dialogue between the Greek king Milinda and the Buddhist sage Nagasena.

[#202] What is the meaning of Kaivalya Gyan (enlightenment) received by Abhinandannath Tirthankar?
Correct Answer

(D) Brahma Vidya

Explanation

Solution: The meaning of Kaivalya Gyan (enlightenment) received by Abhinandannath Tirthankar was brahma Vidya.

[#203] The greatest Buddhist commentator of the Buddhist canonical literature has been
Correct Answer

(B) Ashvaghosha

Explanation

Solution: Asvaghoṣa or Ashvaghosha was a Buddhist philosopher, dramatist, poet and orator from India. He was born in Saketa in northern India. He is believed to have been the first Sanskrit dramatist, and is considered the greatest Indian poet prior to Kalidasa.

[#204] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
Correct Answer

(B) Deer

Explanation

Solution: On the wall of the cylinder the bull, the horse, the Lion and the Elephant all in the moving position are being placed in between the Chakras. These could symbolize Bull, Lion, Horse and Elephant rolling the Chakras. Pillar was built by Ashoka to mark the site of Buddha's first sermon.

[#205] The first image of the Buddha was carved out during the reign of
Correct Answer

(C) Kanishka I

Explanation

Solution: The first image of the Buddha was carved out during the reign of Kanishka I.