Which of the following is/are different sect/s of Buddhism? 1. Hinayana 2. Mahayana 3. Sahajayana How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following is/are different sect/s of Buddhism?
1.Hinayana
2.Mahayana
3.Sahajayana
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Buddhism faced divisions from time to time. Division into various splinter groups like ‘Hinayana’, ‘Mahayana’, ‘Vajrayana’, ‘Tantrayana’ and ‘Sahajayana’ led Buddhism to lose its originality.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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