WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text?

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

Answer options

  1. Suttapitaka
  2. Vinayapitaka
  3. Abhidhammapitaka
  4. Dipavamsa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dipavamsa

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Dipavamsa šŸ“š Explanation: Dipavamsa (The Chronicle of the Island) is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka and a significant Buddhist genealogical text. It provides a detailed account of the lineage of kings and the history of the Buddhist Sangha in the region. Unlike the Pitakas, which contain teachings and rules, the Dipavamsa is primarily a historical and genealogical chronicle.