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Question
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Buddhism was divided into two sects, _______ and _________.
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Solution
Buddhism was divided into two sects, Hinayana and Mahayana.
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| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Moksha | a. Jain Religious Literature |
| 2. Svetambara | b. Mount Abu |
| 3. Dilwara Temple | c. Jain Sect |
| 4. Purvas and Angas | d. Buddhist religious literature |
| 5. Bodh Gaya | e. Sarnath |
| 6. Deer Park | f. Highest Goal of man's life |
| 7. Mahayana | g. Enlightenment |
| 8. Tripitakas and Jatakas | h. Three jewels of Jainism |
| 9. Triratna | i. Buddhist Sect. |
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