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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has the Buddhist site “Benuban Vihar monastery”,?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Tripura
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Situated at Kunjaban, in the northern part of Agartala, Benuban Vihar is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples of Tripura.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya Situated in Bodh Gaya city of the Bihar state of India, Mahabodhi Temple is supposed to be one of the most important and sacred places of Buddhism. It is a famous Buddhist temple of India, where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment during sitting under the eminent Bodhi Tree.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Buddha Vihar is located 6 kms from district headquarters on Sedam Road near Gulbarga University. Spread over 18 acres, it has a main building, a meditation centre at the cellar and a Lord Buddha chaitya (temple in Pali) on the ground floor.

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