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Q.41
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Indian History — Ancient
According to early Buddhist texts, at which location did Siddhartha Gautama attain Enlightenment?
Correct Answer: B. Bodh Gaya
Explanation:
Bodh Gaya (in modern Bihar) is the location where Siddhartha Gautama attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) and became the Buddha.
He is said to have meditated under a Bodhi tree at this site.
Sarnath is where he delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana); Kushinagar is where he attained Nirvana (Parinirvana); and Lumbini is his birthplace.