Question

Match Column I with Column II regarding the Buddhist texts and choose the correct option from the following:

Column I (Buddhist Text)	Column II (Description)
a. Vinaya Pitaka	i. Rules and regulations for monastic order
b. Abhidhamma Pitaka	ii. Chronicle of the island
c. Dipavamsa	iii. Regional histories of Buddha
d. Mahavamsa	iv. Dealt with philosophical matters

• A. a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
• B. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
• C. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
• D. a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii

Hint:

Remember that the Vinaya Pitaka is closely tied to the rules of the monastic community, while the Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa are historical texts that document the history and regional spread of Buddhism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Vinaya Pitaka deals with rules and regulations for monastic order, specifically guiding the conduct of monks and nuns in the Buddhist community. $\Rightarrow$ (i)
- Abhidhamma Pitaka focuses on philosophical matters, explaining the deeper aspects of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. $\Rightarrow$ (iv)
- Dipavamsa provides a chronicle of the island, detailing the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. $\Rightarrow$ (ii)
- Mahavamsa narrates the regional histories of Buddha, focusing on the life of the Buddha and the early history of Sri Lanka. $\Rightarrow$ (iii)
Thus, the correct matching is (D): a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii.