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History GK · Q120

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 120

Q120

Vaishakha Purnima has a great significance because it was on this day

A.
Buddha was born
B.
Buddha got enlightened
C.
Buddha died
D.
All of the above
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Buddha Purnima is called so in India because this auspicious day falls on the full moon day. On the full moon day of Vaishakha, the lunar month corresponds to the month of April-May. In India, Buddha is considered as the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu.