Consider the following statements.

1. The Anguttara Nikaya, a part of Abhidhamma Pitaka, contains thematically linked discourses of Buddha.

2. The Majjhima Nikaya, a segment of Vinaya Pitaka, contains the smallest discourses given by the Buddha to his close disciples.

Which of the above is/are correct?

With reference to Buddhist disciples, consider the following.

1. Sariputta was a chief female disciple of Gautama Buddha.

2. Khema, who joined the Buddhist Sangha, was one of the queens of King Bimbisara.

3. Moggallana, a disciple of Buddha was known for his psychic powers.

4. King Ajatasatru of Magadha and King Prasenajit of Kosala became Buddha’s disciples.

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Buddhamitra was known for

1. Writing virasoliyam which is a work on Tamil Grammar

2. Erecting inscriptions on images of bodhisattvas and the Buddha near Ganges river

Which of the above is/are correct?

What was important about Shravasti in Buddhist history?

1. It was ruled by Pasenadi who was a disciple of Buddha.

2. The famous Jetavana Vihara is situated here.

3. It hosted the first sermon of the Buddha.

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According to Buddhist tradition, Maha Sammata was