Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): The Tripitaka written in Pali is one of the primary collections of Buddhist scriptures.
Reason (R): The Tripitaka consists of three collections, which include the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

When studying Buddhist scriptures, it's helpful to remember that the Tripitaka is composed of three parts, each serving a different purpose in guiding the moral, philosophical, and doctrinal aspects of Buddhist practice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Tripitaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is a principal Buddhist scripture collection written in Pali, containing teachings attributed to the Buddha and forming the doctrinal basis of Theravada Buddhism.
1. Tripitaka as Primary Collection:
Assertion (A) is valid; the Tripitaka is a key Buddhist scripture collection and the doctrinal core of Theravada Buddhism.
2. Tripitaka's Three Pitakas:
Reason (R) is also valid; the Tripitaka comprises three distinct collections: the Vinaya Pitaka (monastic discipline rules), the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha's discourses), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and doctrinal analysis).
3. Conclusion:
As both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are accurate and Reason (R) effectively explains Assertion (A), option (A) is the correct choice.