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Statewise GK · Q1422

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 1422

Q1422

The Vajrayana Sect of ............... Buddhism is largely found in Ladakh region.

A.
Hinayana
B.
Mahayana
Answer
C.
Mystic
D.
Tantric

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The religious beliefs and practices in Ladakh region are completely different to those of the mainland India. The reason is that most of the people in the Ladakh region have a distinct cultural heritage. The Vajrayana Sect of Mahayana Buddhism is the dominant form of religion with a mixture of the Animistic Bon Faith and ancient Hindu Tantric practices.