Question

Find the odd one out from the following regarding the Buddhist texts:

• A. Dipavamsa, Mahavamsa, Sutta Pitaka
• B. Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka
• C. Ashokavadana, Mahavamsa, Jatakas
• D. Uttaradhyayana Sutta, Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka

Hint:

When studying religious texts, it's crucial to differentiate between the texts belonging to different traditions. In this case, the Uttaradhyayana Sutta belongs to Jainism, not Buddhism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The odd one out is (D) Uttaradhyayana Sutta, Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka. The Uttaradhyayana Sutta is not part of the traditional Buddhist texts in the same manner as the other texts listed in the options.
- The
Dipavamsa and
Mahavamsa are historical chronicles that recount the history of Buddhism and its spread in Sri Lanka. - The
Sutta Pitaka,
Abhidhamma Pitaka, and
Vinaya Pitaka are the three primary divisions of the Tripitaka (the Buddhist canon), forming the core of the Buddhist scriptures. -
Ashokavadana,
Mahavamsa, and
Jatakas are also texts that deal with the stories and history related to the Buddha and the Indian monarchs.
On the other hand, the Uttaradhyayana Sutta is a Jain text, not a Buddhist one, which is why it does not belong with the other options.