UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    In Kashmir, under the patronage of Kanishka , a fourth great council was held, where Buddhism split into Mahayana and Hinayana. Below given are schools belonging to both these sects. Find out which of them belong to Mahayana only:
    1. Sthaviravadin
    2. Madhyamika
    3. Yogacara
    4. Sunyavadin
    5. Vijnanavadin
    Select the answer using the codes given below:

    A)  1, 2, 3, and 4 only        

    B)  2, 3, 4 and 5 only

    C)  1, 3, 4 and 5 only         

    D)  1, 2, 4 and 5 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Sthaviravadin school belongs to Hinayana sect.


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