Buddhist Sites — Set 1
Famous Places · बौद्ध स्थल · Questions 1–10 of 60
The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located at the place where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Name the town.?
Correct Answer: A. Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the most sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The temple marks the location of the Bodhi Tree where Siddhartha Gautama meditated. It remains a major center for international Buddhist study and worship.
In which Indian state are the famous rock-cut Ajanta Caves, known for their Buddhist frescoes, located?
Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra
The Ajanta Caves are situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These caves contain masterpieces of Buddhist religious art and paintings dating from the 2nd century BCE. They were rediscovered by a British officer in 1819.
The Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha is believed to have given his first sermon, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Varanasi
The Dhamekh Stupa is located at Sarnath, very close to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. This event is known as the 'Dharmachakra Pravartana' or the turning of the wheel of law. The current structure was built during the Gupta period.
Which Buddhist site in India is famous for the Great Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE?
Correct Answer: A. Sanchi
Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh houses some of the oldest stone structures in India. The Great Stupa is renowned for its intricately carved gateways representing the life of Buddha. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Buddhist complexes.
The ancient Nalanda University, a major center of Mahayana Buddhist learning, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Nalanda was a world-renowned Buddhist monastery and university in ancient Magadha, Bihar. It attracted students and scholars from all over Asia between the 5th and 12th centuries CE. The site is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage landmark.
Kushinagar, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site, is significant because it is the place where?
Correct Answer: D. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana
Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is the site where Gautama Buddha passed away and attained final liberation. The Parinirvana Stupa and a 6-meter long reclining Buddha statue mark this holy spot. It is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
The Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India, is situated in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang Monastery is located in Arunachal Pradesh and belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Mahayana Buddhism. It is the second largest monastery in the world after the Potala Palace in Tibet. It sits at an elevation of about 10,000 feet above sea level.
Which of the following is an important Buddhist site in Ladakh, famous for its 12-story complex and the Maitreya Buddha statue?
Correct Answer: A. Thiksey Monastery
Thiksey Monastery is often noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It houses a 49-foot high statue of Maitreya Buddha, which was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama. The complex contains many items of Buddhist art such as stupas and thangkas.
The Tabo Monastery, often called the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas' for its wall paintings, is located in which valley?
Correct Answer: D. Spiti Valley
Tabo Monastery is located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh and was founded in 996 CE. It is famous for its well-preserved clay statues and elaborate frescoes. It is one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries in India.
Where is the Rumtek Monastery, which serves as the seat of the Karmapa in exile, located?
Correct Answer: A. Gangtok
Rumtek Monastery is situated near Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. It is a major center for the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is a beautiful replica of the original Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet.