To answer this question, we need to understand the oldest printed works in the world and their respective dates.
Option A) The Bible - The Bible is a religious text and is one of the oldest written works in the world. However, it was not the first printed work. The Bible was printed using movable type in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg.
Option B) The Hirake Sutra - The Hirake Sutra is a Buddhist text and is the correct answer. It is the oldest printed work in the world, dating back to AD 868. It was printed using woodblock printing in China.
Option C) The Ramayana - The Ramayana is an ancient Hindu epic and one of the oldest written works in the world. However, it was not the first printed work. The Ramayana was written and transmitted orally for centuries before being written down. It was later printed using various techniques.
Option D) The Mahabharata - The Mahabharata is another ancient Hindu epic and one of the oldest written works in the world. However, it was not the first printed work. The Mahabharata was also transmitted orally for centuries before being written down. It was later printed using various techniques.
The correct answer is B) The Hirake Sutra. It is the oldest printed work in the world, dating back to AD 868. It was printed using woodblock printing in China.