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History GK · Q58

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 58

Q58

Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism?

A.
Right Speech
B.
Right Effort
C.
Right Desire
Answer
D.
Right Conduct

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Eightfold Path consists of eight practices: right view, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right samadhi ('meditative absorption or union'). The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of Theravada Buddhism, taught to lead to Arhatship.