Ancient History
2016
Buddhism and Jainism
UPSC Practice Question
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
- The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
- Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
- Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
C.2 only