Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

During which period were the Early Buddhist texts, including the Tripitaka, composed in the language Pali?

Options:

c. 100 CE - 200 CE

c. 500 BCE - 400 CE

500 - 100 BCE

c. 400 CE - 500 CE

Correct Answer:

500 - 100 BCE

Explanation:

The Early Buddhist texts, including the Tripitaka, were composed around 500 - 100 BCE in the language Pali. The Tripitakas are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.