Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which Buddhist compilation included the rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order?

Options:

Abhidhamma Pitaka

Vinaya Pitaka

Dipavamsa

Mahavamsa

Correct Answer:

Vinaya Pitaka

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Vinaya Pitaka

The Vinaya Pitaka included rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order; the Buddha’s teachings were included in the Sutta Pitaka; and the Abhidhamma Pitaka dealt with philosophical matters. Each pitaka comprised a number of individual texts. Later, commentaries were written on these texts by Buddhist scholars.