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Q.  Consider the following differences between Hinayana and Mahayana:
1: While Hinayana Buddhism does not believe in Idol worship, Mahayana Buddhism believe in Idol worship
2: While the language used by Hinayana scholars was Pali, Mahayana scholars used Sanskrit
Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Both are correct statements
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