Sir Adwin Ernald’s book ‘The Light of the Asia’ is based on

The correct answer is (c).

The Sutta Pitaka is the first of the three pitakas (baskets) that contain the Buddhist scriptures. It is a collection of discourses attributed to the Buddha, as well as to his disciples. The Sutta Pitaka is divided into five nikayas (collections): Digha Nikaya, Majjhima Nikaya, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya, and Khuddaka Nikaya.

The Divavādana is a collection of stories about the Buddha’s previous lives. It is not part of the Pali Canon, but is an important text in the Theravada tradition.

The Lalitavistara is a biography of the Buddha. It is not part of the Pali Canon, but is an important text in the Mahayana tradition.

The Abhidharma Pitaka is a collection of philosophical texts that systematize the teachings of the Buddha. It is not part of the Pali Canon, but is an important text in the Theravada tradition.

Sir Edwin Arnold’s book ‘The Light of Asia’ is a poetic retelling of the Buddha’s life. It is based on the Pali Canon, and draws heavily on the Sutta Pitaka.