Buddhist Sites — Set 2
Famous Places · बौद्ध स्थल · Questions 11–20 of 60
The ancient Amaravati Stupa, famous for its limestone carvings, was located in which modern-day state?
Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh was a major center for Buddhism under the Satavahana dynasty. The stupa was once larger than Sanchi but suffered significant damage over centuries. Many of its surviving marble reliefs are now kept in the British Museum and Chennai Museum.
Which of the following caves in Maharashtra is purely a Buddhist site containing the 'Vishwakarma Cave'?
Correct Answer: D. Ellora
Ellora contains caves from three religions, and Cave 10 is the famous Buddhist chaitya known as the Vishwakarma Cave. It features a large seated Buddha in front of a stupa carved from rock. This cave is known for its acoustic properties and cathedral-like structure.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda, featuring the world's largest stone dome built without pillars, is located in?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a meditation hall located in Gorai, Mumbai. It is built as a tribute to Sayagyi U Ba Khin and houses genuine relics of the Buddha. The architecture is inspired by the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar.
Vikramshila University, another great center of Buddhist learning after Nalanda, was founded by which Pala King?
Correct Answer: D. Dharmapala
King Dharmapala established Vikramshila in the late 8th century in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was a premier institution for the study of Vajrayana Buddhism and Tantric practices. It was eventually destroyed by the same forces that raided Nalanda.
The Kanheri Caves, containing over 100 rock-cut cells, are located within which national park?
Correct Answer: A. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
The correct answer is 'Sanjay Gandhi National Park'. The Kanheri Caves are located in Mumbai and were used by Buddhist monks as a residence and center of learning for centuries. They demonstrate the transition of Buddhist art from the Hinayana to the Mahayana phase. The site contains numerous stupas and water cisterns carved into the rock.
Which site in Bihar is believed to be the place where Buddha preached his last sermon?
Correct Answer: A. Vaishali
Vaishali is historically significant as the place where the Second Buddhist Council was held. Buddha also announced his approaching Mahaparinirvana here. The site features one of the best-preserved Ashokan pillars topped with a single lion.
The 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir was built with the collaboration of which country?
Correct Answer: C. Japan
The stupa was built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese monk who founded the Nipponzan Myohoji order. It is located on the Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak) where Buddha spent much time. The white structure features four gold-plated statues of Buddha.
In which town is the Namgyal Monastery, the personal monastery of the Dalai Lama, located?
Correct Answer: D. Dharamshala
Namgyal Monastery is located in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh. It was re-established in India after the 1959 Tibetan uprising. It serves as a center for the preservation of Tibetan religious and cultural traditions.
Which Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh is located on an island in the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir?
Correct Answer: C. Nagarjunakonda
Nagarjunakonda was named after the great Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna who lived there. Many ancient structures were excavated and relocated to higher ground before the valley was flooded by the dam. It was once a flourishing capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty.
The Mindrolling Monastery, known for its Great Stupa and beautiful gardens, is located in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: A. Dehradun
Mindrolling is one of the largest Buddhist centers in India and is located in Clement Town, Dehradun. It belongs to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Great Stupa there is one of the tallest in the world.