Q. In which language did Buddha preach?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Pali
Explanation:
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Pali
preached his teachings in Pali, the language spoken and understood by common people at that time.
- (A) Pali ✅ – Language of Buddha's sermons and many Buddhist scriptures.
- (B) Prakrit ❌ – Pali belongs to the Prakrit group of languages, but the standard exam answer is Pali.
- (C) Brahmi ❌ – Brahmi is a script, not a language.
- (D) Sanskrit ❌ – Sanskrit was mainly used by scholars and priests.
✅ Answer: (A) Pali
Exam Trick:
Buddha → Pali
Mahavira → Ardhamagadhi (a Prakrit language).
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Pali
preached his teachings in Pali, the language spoken and understood by common people at that time.
- (A) Pali ✅ – Language of Buddha's sermons and many Buddhist scriptures.
- (B) Prakrit ❌ – Pali belongs to the Prakrit group of languages, but the standard exam answer is Pali.
- (C) Brahmi ❌ – Brahmi is a script, not a language.
- (D) Sanskrit ❌ – Sanskrit was mainly used by scholars and priests.
✅ Answer: (A) Pali
Exam Trick:
Buddha → Pali
Mahavira → Ardhamagadhi (a Prakrit language).