A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
Correct answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. Nayaputta is an epithet of Mahavira, not the Buddha.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Shakyamuni and Tathagata are Buddha epithets.
- C
1, 2 and 3
All three. Nayaputta does not belong here.
- D
None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
None. Two of the three names are his.
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 and 3 only. Gautama is Shakyamuni (sage of the Shakyas) and Tathagata (“thus-gone”). Nayaputta / Nataputta is a Jain epithet of Mahavira (of the Jnatri clan). So 1 drops.
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