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Where did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment?

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

Answer options

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Amarnath
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Lumbini

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bodh Gaya

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Bodh Gaya šŸ“š Explanation: Siddhartha Gautama attained supreme enlightenment (Nirvana) under a Pipal tree (Bodhi tree) at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. He was 35 years old at the time of this event. After this, he came to be known as the 'Buddha' or the enlightened one. Bodh Gaya is now the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.