UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 63
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: In Buddhism nirvana is liberation from craving, ignorance and the cycle of suffering; the traditional image is extinguishing the flame of desire.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Correct: cessation of craving is central to nirvana.
B: Incorrect - Wrong: Buddhism does not define nirvana simply as annihilating an eternal self.
C: Incorrect - Incomplete: tranquillity/bliss may describe aspects but not its precise defining idea.
D: Incorrect - Wrong: it is not merely an inexplicable mental stage divorced from the cessation of craving.