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CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Buddhism · medium

Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct answer. (A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha's presence in sculptures was shown using certain signs. (B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with the coming of Mahayana Buddhism.

  1. A.(A) is true, (B) is false.
  2. B.(A) is false, (B) is true.✓ Correct
  3. C.Both (A) and (B) are true.
  4. D.Both (A) and (B) are false.

Explanation

In Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha was depicted in human form through sculptures and statues, not through signs or symbols. It was in Hinayana (Theravada) Buddhism that Buddha's presence was indicated by symbols like footprints, the Bodhi tree, the wheel (Dharmachakra), or an empty throne. The concept of Bodhisattvas (beings who delay their own enlightenment to help others) is indeed a key feature that emerged with Mahayana Buddhism. Hence (A) is false and (B) is true.
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