SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q41

Ashoka sent a mission to spread the principle of Dhamma led by his son, Mahendra and daughter, Sanghamitra to which of the following places?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ceylon.

Ashoka sent a mission to spread the principle of Dhamma led by his son, Mahendra, and daughter, Sanghamitra, to Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). This mission was aimed at propagating Buddhism and the principles of Dhamma. Their efforts were instrumental in establishing Buddhism in Sri Lanka and fostering the growth of the religion in the region.