INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements :

1. The birth of Buddha is celebrated as Vesaka.

2. Rummindei pillar of Asoka is put up to mark Buddha’s Birth.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:
  • Vesak is a Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to mankind. The Rummindei pillar of Asoka is put up to mark Buddha’s Birth. The pillar depicts Asoka’s visit to Lumbini & exemption of Lumbini from tax.

Thus, Option C is Correct

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