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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 123

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q123

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Dhamek Stupa is located in __________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Varanasi

  • The Dhamek Stupa is located in Sarnath, a city near Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Sarnath is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists because it is where Lord Buddha is believed to have given his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
  • The Dhamek Stupa is a massive cylindrical monument that marks the spot where this pivotal event, known as the "First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma," took place.
  • Constructed during the Mauryan period and later expanded during various dynasties, the stupa stands as a prominent symbol of Buddhist heritage and spirituality, attracting visitors and pilgrims from around the world who come to pay their respects and seek inspiration