Buddhist Sites — Set 4
Famous Places · बौद्ध स्थल · Questions 31–40 of 60
The site of Sankissa, where Buddha is believed to have descended from heaven, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Sankissa is located in the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the eight holy places associated with the life of the Buddha. The site features an Ashokan pillar with an elephant capital.
Which Buddhist site in Bihar is known for the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the Ropeway that leads to it?
Correct Answer: D. Rajgir
Rajgir was the first capital of Magadha and a favorite retreat for the Buddha. The Japanese Peace Pagoda is situated on the Ratnagiri hill. Visitors often take the single-seater ropeway to reach the summit.
The Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda hills are famous Buddhist sites in which South Indian city?
Correct Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
These sites are located near Anakapalle, close to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. They contain numerous rock-cut stupas, monasteries, and statues dating back to the 4th-9th centuries CE. They represent a unique style of rock-cut Buddhist architecture in the region.
In which city did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and his followers convert to Buddhism at the Deekshabhoomi?
Correct Answer: D. Nagpur
The mass conversion took place in 1956 on the day of Ashok Vijaya Dashami in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Deekshabhoomi is now a major pilgrimage center for the Navayana Buddhist community. A grand hollow stupa stands at the site to commemorate this event.
The 'Phyang Monastery' is a major Buddhist landmark in which region?
Correct Answer: B. Ladakh
Phyang Monastery belongs to the Drikung Kagyu school and is located near Leh in Ladakh. It is known for its collection of ancient idols, thangkas, and a magnificent museum. The monastery was founded in the 16th century.
Which cave system in Maharashtra has the famous 'Dancing Panel' and is an important Hinayana Buddhist site?
Correct Answer: B. Bhaja Caves
The Bhaja Caves are located near Pune and consist of 22 rock-cut caves. They are famous for their wooden architecture replications and the stupas in the open courtyard. The sculptures here provide insight into early Indian lifestyle and music.
The Palitana hills are famous for Jain temples, but which nearby site in Gujarat is a significant Buddhist cave complex?
Correct Answer: D. Junagadh Caves
The Junagadh district features several Buddhist groups, including the Khapra Kodia and Baba Pyare caves. The Uparkot caves contain a magnificent three-tier deep rock-cut structure. These sites prove the existence of Buddhist monks in Gujarat since the Ashokan era.
Which Buddhist monastery in Sikkim is famous for the 'Cham' masked dances performed during the Tibetan New Year?
Correct Answer: C. Pemayangtse
Pemayangtse is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in West Sikkim. It was designed for 'pure monks' and follows the Nyingma order. It is famous for a seven-tiered wooden structure representing Zangdog Palri.
The site of 'Kesaria', which houses one of the world's largest stupas, is located in which Bihar district?
Correct Answer: A. East Champaran
The correct answer is 'East Champaran'. The Kesaria Stupa is a massive structure that rises in terraces and resembles a pyramid. It is believed to have been built by the Lichchhavis and later expanded during the Maurya and Gupta periods. It stands as a testament to the grand scale of ancient Buddhist architecture.
The Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh gained international attention because it contained?
Correct Answer: C. Urn inscriptions claiming to be the relics of Buddha
Inscriptions found on reliquary vases at Piprahwa suggest the site is the ancient Kapilavastu where Buddha grew up. The discovery was one of the most significant archaeological finds in Buddhist history. The relics found here are now housed in the National Museum in New Delhi.