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Q. Which of the following are causes for the Decline of Buddhism in India?

1. The revival of Brahmanism and the rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism.
2. The use of Pali, the language of the masses as the language of Buddhism was given up from the 1st century A.D.
3. After the birth of Mahayana Buddhism, the practice of idol worship and making offerings led to the deterioration of moral standards.
Select the answer from the codes given below –

  • (A) 2 and 3 only
  • (B) 1 and 2 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin
The Buddhists began to adopt Sanskrit, the language of the elite. Moreover, the attack of the Huns in the 5th and 6th centuries and the Turkish invaders in the 12th century destroyed the monasteries.

All these factors contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India.

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