Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): The Tripitaka written in Pali is one of the primary collections of Buddhist scriptures.
Reason (R): The Tripitaka consists of three collections, which include the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

When studying Buddhist scriptures, it's helpful to remember that the Tripitaka is composed of three parts, each serving a different purpose in guiding the moral, philosophical, and doctrinal aspects of Buddhist practice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Tripitaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is indeed one of the most important collections of Buddhist scriptures, written in Pali. It contains teachings attributed to the Buddha, forming the foundation of Theravada Buddhism.
1. Tripitaka as Primary Collection:
Assertion (A) is true as the Tripitaka is one of the primary collections of scriptures for Buddhists, and it forms the doctrinal core of Theravada Buddhism.
2. Tripitaka's Three Pitakas:
Reason (R) is also true because the Tripitaka is divided into three collections: the Vinaya Pitaka (rules for monastic discipline), the Sutta Pitaka (discourses of the Buddha), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and doctrinal analysis).
3. Conclusion:
Since both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) correctly explains the assertion, the correct option is (A).