Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Vajrayana sect in Buddhism are correct:

1. The Vajrayana tradition developed out of the Mahayana school.
2. The Vajrayana tradition arose during the Gupta and Pala periods.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Vajrayana tradition developed from the Mahayana school and became prominent during the Gupta and Pala periods. Tantras, associated with Vajrayana, emerged in the Gupta era, while the sect became highly significant under the Palas (8th–12th centuries). Thus, both statements are factually correct regarding Vajrayana Buddhism.