Question

Which of the following is correct about Pali?

(i) Line

(ii) Text

(iii) Language of Prakrit family

(iv) A language of Magadha

• A. Only (i) and (iv)
• B. Only (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (iii) and (iv)
• D. All the above, (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only (iii) and (iv)

• Pali is a Middle Indo-Aryan language, part of the Prakrit family.

• Pali is closely linked to the language spoken in the Magadha region (modern-day Bihar).