Consider the following information: Sub-sect of Buddhism :: Main School Origin :: Key Doctrinal Feature 1. Lokottaravada Mahasanghika Propounded the supernatural and supramundane nature of the Buddha 2. Caitika Mahasanghika Centered around the veneration and worship of Stupas (Caityas) 3. Bahusrutiya Theravada Developed as a radical orthodox sub-branch rejecting all Mahayana doctrines 4. Purva Saila Mahasanghika Flourished around the eastern hill complexes of the Andhra regionbr In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 4 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Row 1 is correctly matched: The Lokottaravada was a prominent sub-sect of the Mahasanghika lineage that emphasized the supramundane (Lokottara) nature of the Buddha.
Row 2 is correctly matched: The Caitika (or Caityaka) sub-school branched off from the Mahasanghikas in southern India, deriving its name from its focus on Caitya (stupa) veneration and decoration.
Row 3 is incorrectly matched: The Bahusrutiya (or Bahusutiya) was a sub-branch of the Mahasanghika school (not Theravada). It attempted to bridge orthodox early Buddhism and emerging Mahayana concepts by emphasizing both literal texts and deeper philosophical insight.
Row 4 is correctly matched: The Purva Saila (“Eastern Hill”) and Apara Saila (“Western Hill”) were Andhra-based sub-sects belonging to the Mahasanghika tradition operating near Nagarjunakonda and Amaravati.