Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The oldest printed work in the world, which dates back to AD 868 i

  1. The Bible

  2. Hiraka Sutra

  3. The Ramayana

  4. The Mahabaratha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra), dated AD 868, is considered the world's oldest printed book. It was discovered in the Dunhuang caves in China. The Buddhist text was printed using woodblock printing during the Tang dynasty. The Bible, Ramayana, and Mahabharata manuscripts existed earlier but in handwritten form, not printed form. The spelling 'Hiraka Sutra' appears to be a variant/transliteration of Diamond Sutra.

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