Q. With reference to the Buddhist religion, consider the following terms:

1. Varshavas - Three month long stay of monks in Viharas.
2. Chivar - Buddhist monk’s robe.
3. Atapirikara - Eight Requisites of Buddhism.
4. Nikaya - Orders of Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Varshavas is a three-month period during the monsoon when Buddhist monks and nuns reside in viharas. Chivar is a monk's robe, often gifted to temples during Varshavas. Atapirikara refers to the Eight Requisites or Eight-fold Offering, recognized as one of the Eight Great Meritorious Deeds. Nikaya denotes the orders of Buddhism, including Asgiriya, Amarapura, Ramanya, and Malwatta.