WBCS.LIVE practice question

The philosophical dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander and the Buddhist monk Nagasena is recorded in which text?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Milinda Panho
  2. Mahavamsa
  3. Dipavamsa
  4. Abhidhamma Pitaka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Milinda Panho

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Milinda Panho šŸ“š Explanation: Milinda Panho (The Questions of King Milinda) is a non-canonical Buddhist text written in the form of a debate on Buddhist doctrines. King Menander was so impressed by Nagasena's logic and answers that he eventually converted to Buddhism. This text serves as a vital historical record of the cultural synthesis between Greek and Indian civilizations.