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History GK · Q21

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 21

Q21

Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.

A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
Answer
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.