Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : The first Nun (Bhikṣuṇī) going outside of India to propagate Dharma was Saṅghamitrā. Reason (R) : Queen of Śrīlaṅkā, Anulā ordained in Bauddha Dharma by Saṅghamitrā. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember the famous Buddhist missionary pair associated with Śrīlaṅkā:
• Mahinda -- established the Bhikkhu (monk) order.
• Saṅghamitrā -- established the Bhikṣuṇī (nun) order and brought the Bodhi Tree sapling. Both were children of Emperor Aśoka and played a major role in spreading Buddhism outside India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A