GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ are amongst the earliest Buddhist literature
A
Jataka Tales
B
Mahabharata
C
Ramayana
D
Panchatantra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Jatakas. It is regarded as a body of literature that consists of various narratives of the life of Gautam Budhha taking birth in both human and animal forms. Hence, Option 4 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Jataka tales are dated between 300 BC and 400 AD. Many of the tales are set in or near Benares, now called Varanasi, a city in north central India on the Ganges River. One of the world’s oldest cities, Varanasi is the most sacred place for Hindus. Buddhists and Muslims also have important religious sites nearby.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monkey and Crocodile. Once upon a time a pair of crocodiles saw a monkey sitting on a tree and enjoying some sweet fruits. A Handful of Rice. Once upon a time there was a dishonest king. The Heron and the Crab. Bhola-The Elephant. Three Fishes. Rats and The Wolf. King Of Birds.

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