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Religious movements-Buddhism and Jainism
Buddha has been described as 'an ocean of wisdom and compassion' in :
A) Jataka tales
B) amarakosa
C) Buddhacharita
D) The Light of Asia
Correct Answer:
B) amarakosa
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