Question

Match LIST I with LIST II.

\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{LIST I} & \textbf{LIST II} \\ \hline A.\; \text{Nyāyabindu} & I.\; \text{Bhikṣu Nāgasena} \\ \hline B.\; \text{Vijñaptimātratāsiddhi} & II.\; \text{Dharmakīrti} \\ \hline C.\; \text{Śūnyatāsaptati} & III.\; \text{Vasubandhu} \\ \hline D.\; \text{Milindapañho} & IV.\; \text{Nāgārjuna} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Hint:

Nyāyabindu = Dharmakīrti, Vijñaptimātratāsiddhi = Vasubandhu, Śūnyatāsaptati = Nāgārjuna, Milindapañho = Nāgasena.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Nyāyabindu.
This is a Buddhist logic text written by Dharmakīrti, who was one of the greatest logicians of ancient India.
Hence A → II.
Step 2: Vijñaptimātratāsiddhi.
This text belongs to the Yogācāra school and was written by Vasubandhu.
It deals with the doctrine of "consciousness-only" (Vijñaptimātra). Hence B → III.
Step 3: Śūnyatāsaptati.
This is a famous text on the philosophy of emptiness (śūnyatā) written by Nāgārjuna, the founder of the Mādhyamika school.
Hence C → IV.
Step 4: Milindapañho.
This is a dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Menander (Milinda) and the Buddhist monk Nāgasena.
It discusses deep philosophical questions in a simple Q and A style. Hence D → I.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct match is (A - II), (B - III), (C - IV), (D - I).