In the light of Buddhist system of education students was expected to follow ‘Das Sikha Padam’. Which of the following does not represent the code of conduct:-

(A) To avoid food at odd times

(B) To avoid untrue speech

(C) To relish music and dance

(D) To avoid stealing

(E) To accept gifts in charity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is C & E.

Explanation:
In the Buddhist system of education, novice monks (Samaneras) were required to follow the Das Sikha Padam (Ten Precepts or Code of Conduct). These ten rules of training are designed to cultivate discipline, ethical conduct, and mental purity. The ten precepts are as follows:
1. To refrain from destroying living beings (avoid killing).
2. To refrain from taking what is not given (avoid stealing).
3. To refrain from unchastity (celibacy).
4. To refrain from incorrect speech (avoid untrue speech/lying).
5. To refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs.
6. To refrain from eating at forbidden times (avoiding food after midday/at odd times).
7. To refrain from dancing, singing, music, and going to see entertainments (shows).
8. To refrain from wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
9. To refrain from lying on high or luxurious sleeping places.
10. To refrain from accepting gold and silver (money or costly gifts/charity).

Let us analyze the statements given in the question against this code of conduct:
- (A) To avoid food at odd times: This represents a valid code of conduct (Precept #6).
- (B) To avoid untrue speech: This represents a valid code of conduct (Precept #4).
- (C) To relish music and dance: This contradicts Precept #7, which states one must refrain from music and dance. Therefore, it does not represent the code of conduct.
- (D) To avoid stealing: This represents a valid code of conduct (Precept #2).
- (E) To accept gifts in charity: This contradicts Precept #10, which forbids the acceptance of gold, silver, or material wealth. Monks are expected to lead a life of renunciation and avoid accumulating possessions. Therefore, accepting such gifts does not represent the code of conduct.

Since statements (C) and (E) do not represent the prescribed code of conduct, the correct option is indeed C & E.