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Question

Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana?

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Kusinagara
  3. Lumbtni
  4. Rishipattana

Answer:

Option A: Bodh Gaya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bodh Gaya”.

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India is a sacred Buddhist site located on the banks of the Niranjana River. The temple marks the spot where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.