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Question : Where is the Dhamek Stupa located?

Option 1: Sarnath, Varanasi(UP)

Option 2: Bodh Gaya, Gaya (Bihar)

Option 3: Pawapuri, Nalanda(Bihar)

Option 4: Sanchi, Raisen (MP)


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Correct Answer: Sarnath, Varanasi(UP)


Solution : The correct option is Sarnath, Varanasi (UP).

The Dhamek Stupa is situated in Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The Dhamek Stupa marks the spot where this sermon, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta " or the "Turning of the Wheel of Dharma," took place. The stupa is a prominent structure and a symbol of Buddhist heritage in the region.

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