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CGPSC 2011 · Question 12 of 146

Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana at which place?

Buddhism

  1. AKushinaraCorrect
  2. BSravasti
  3. CLumbini
  4. DSarnath

Answer: A. Kushinara

Explanation

The Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (death) at Kushinagar (Kushinara); Sarnath was his first sermon, Lumbini his birthplace.

Source: CGPSC PCS Prelims 2011 GS Paper, solved paper via iasexamportal.com

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