UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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     Which of the following events, related to the life of Gautam Buddha, occurred on the day of Vaisakha Poornima?
    1. His birth
    2. Achievement of enlightenment
    3. Delivery of his first teachings
    4. His Parinirvana (death)
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A)  1, 2 and 3 only            

    B)  1, 2 and 4 only

    C)  2, 3 and 4 only            

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Dhamma Day or the day of the delivery of first teachings of Gautam Buddha to a group of five friends is celebrated on the full moon night of the eighth lunar month of Asalha (generally in July).


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