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Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text?

  1. A
    Sutta Pitaka
  2. B
    Vinaya Pitaka
  3. C
    Abhidhammapitaka
  4. D
    Dipa Vansa

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The Dipavamsa (Chronicle of the Island) is the oldest surviving historical and genealogical text of Sri Lanka. It chronicles Buddhist histories, lineage expansions, and dynasties, making it distinct from the core doctrinal Tipitaka texts (Sutta, Vinaya, Abhidhamma).

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Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text?
A
Sutta Pitaka
B
Vinaya Pitaka
C
Abhidhammapitaka
D
Dipa Vansa

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