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In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

(a)

Andhra

(b)

Gandhara

(c)

Kalinga

(d)

Magadha

Correct Answer

(a)

Explanation

The answer is (a). Dhanyakataka was located in the region of Andhra, which is present-day Andhra Pradesh, India. It was an important center during Satvahan Empire

Microtheme: BuddhismXPlaces —
5 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2023] In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

    • (a) Andhra
    • (b) Gandhara
    • (c) Kalinga
    • (d) Magadha
    Correct Answer: (A) Andhra
  2. [2015] Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
    (1) Avanti
    (2) Gandhara
    (3) Kosala
    (4) Magadha
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • (a) 1, 2 and 3
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1, 3 and 4
    • (d) 3 and 4 only
    Correct Answer: (D) 3 and 4 only
  3. [2014] Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
    1. Avanti
    2. Gandhara
    3. Kosala
    4. Magadha
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    • (b) 2 and 4 only
    • (c) 3 and 4 only
    • (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
    Correct Answer: (C) 3 and 4 only
  4. [2014] With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
    Famous shrine : Location
    1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
    2. Lhotsava Lhakhang : Zanskar Valley
    3. Aichi temple complex : Ladakh
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
  5. [2009] In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?

    • (a) Arunachal Pradesh
    • (b) Himachal Pradesh
    • (c) Sikkim
    • (d) Uttarakhand
    Correct Answer: (B) Himachal Pradesh