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Buddhism · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 60 of 67

Buddhism: What does ‘Pali’ refer to in Buddhist studies?

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Buddhism
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General Studies
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What does ‘Pali’ refer to in Buddhist studies?

TopicBuddhism
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Pali is the ancient language in which many of the earliest Buddhist scriptures (the Pali Canon) were written, preserving Buddha’s teachings.

Final Answer: Option B - The language of the earliest Buddhist scriptures
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