Question:medium

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: The Buddhist Scriptures were written either in Prakrit or Pali languages.
Reason R: Pali and Prakrit languages were the vernaculars of the people.

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Think of the strategy: If you want to reach everyone, you speak their language. Buddhism/Jainism = Common People = Pali/Prakrit. Vedic Tradition = Elite/Scholars = Sanskrit.
Updated On: May 21, 2026
  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • A is correct but R is not correct.
  • A is not correct but R is correct.
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The Correct Option is A

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