Which of the following statements is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• A. Suffering exists
• B. Reincarnation is the central goal
• C. The path to end craving is meditation only
• D. Karma determines destiny

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is recognizing that the Four Noble Truths begin with the reality that suffering exists. In Buddhism, the first truth states that suffering (dukkha) is a part of life. This acknowledgment sets up the other truths, which explain why suffering occurs, how it can end, and the path to end it. Among the options, the statement that suffering exists matches this first truth and is the correct choice. The other statements don't fit because: reincarnation as a central goal isn’t one of the Four Noble Truths; the path to end craving is described as the Eightfold Path, not “meditation only”; and karma is a broader concept in Buddhism, not one of the Four Noble Truths.