Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Buddhist Schools)	LIST-II (Founder / Follower)
A. Madhyamika-Shastra	IV. Nagarjuna
B. Buddhacarita	III. Asvagosa
C. Vijnaptimatrashiddhi	II. Vasubandhu
D. Alambanapariksa	I. Dinnaga

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A- I, B- III, C- II, D- IV
• B. A- III, B- II, C- IV, D- I
• C. A- II, B- I, C- III, D- IV
• D. A- IV, B- II, C- I, D- III

Hint:

Buddhist texts are often linked to important philosophers and figures in their schools, and matching them helps in understanding their contributions to Buddhist philosophy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analysis of Buddhist Schools.
- Madhyamika-Shastra (A) aligns with IV, founded by Nagarjuna. - Buddhacarita (B) aligns with III, a biography by Asvagosa. - Vijnaptimatrashiddhi (C) aligns with II, associated with Vasubandhu. - Alambanapariksa (D) aligns with I, written by Dinnaga.
Step 2: Conclusion. The correct answer is Option 3.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is 3. A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II.}} \]