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UPSC 1998 · Q45 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save

The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of

(a) Dipavamsa
(b) Divyavadana
(c) Mahaparinibbana Sutta
(d) Dharma Chakkra Pravartana Sutta
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Answer: (d) Dharma Chakkra Pravartana Sutta
UPSC 1998 · Q60 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save

Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because

(a) Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
(b) They had renounced the policy of war and violence
(c) Caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
(d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
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Answer: (d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society