literature medium Fill in the Blank

The early Buddhist texts, collectively known as the Tripitaka, were originally written in the ________ language.

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Pali
  3. Prakrit
  4. Ardhamagadhi

Answer: Pali

The Tripitaka (Three Baskets) is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. The version most commonly known is the Pali Canon of the Theravada school.

Topic Indian Literature - Ancient
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims