Question

Which story describes the plight of the subjects under a wicked king? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Gandatindu Jataka
• B. Panchatantra
• C. Manusmriti
• D. Ugrahara

Hint:

Jataka tales often depict moral and ethical lessons through past life stories of the Buddha. For such questions, associate key themes (like justice, leadership) with specific Jataka titles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Gandatindu Jataka is a tale from the Jataka stories, which are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha. In this story, the suffering of people under the rule of a wicked king is portrayed vividly. It serves as a moral narrative emphasizing righteous leadership.