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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the geographic origin of Buddhism?
A
Nepal and India
B
Taiwan and India
C
China and India
D
Japan and India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It originated in South Asia around the 5th century B.C.E.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism began in Asia, and the vast majority of all Buddhists (nearly 99%) still live in the Asia-Pacific region. Only two other regions – North America (3.9 million) and Europe (1.3 million) – have more than 1 million Buddhists.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to historical sources, Buddha was born in Lumbini, situated in southern plains of Nepal in 623 BC.

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