2016 · Q116
Which of the following statements is / are true?
- 1Faxian’s Gaoseng Faxian Zhuan was the earliest first-hand Chinese account of Buddhist sites and practices in India
- 2Faxian was only 25 years old at the time of writing the text
- 3Faxian’s main aim in coming to India was to obtain and take back texts containing monastic rules
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Faxian's Gaoseng Faxian Zhuan (Record of Buddhist Kingdoms, c. 414 CE) is the earliest surviving first-hand Chinese account of Buddhist sites and practices in India. Statement 2 is wrong: Faxian travelled to India in 399-412 CE and wrote on his return at about 65, not 25. Statement 3 is correct: his stated purpose was to obtain Vinaya texts containing the monastic rules, which were incomplete in China. Statements 1 and 3 are true, option (C).