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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)

Explanation

Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly.
Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, capital of the Kosala kingdom.
Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.Tikdam: repeat question

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