WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Ghoom Monastery' is located in which hill station?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Shimla
  2. Darjeeling
  3. Nainital
  4. Mussoorie

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darjeeling

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Darjeeling šŸ“š Explanation: The Ghoom Monastery (officially Yiga Choeling Monastery) is one of the oldest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was established in 1850 by the monk Sherab Gyatso. It is famous for its 15-foot high statue of the Maitreya Buddha (Future Buddha). The monastery offers a beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga range and is a major tourist attraction.