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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

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In which country or state of India is Tengboche Monastery located?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Nepal.

  • Tengboche Monastery (Thyangboche or Dawa Choling Gompa) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu valley of eastern Nepal.
  • Located at an altitude of 3,867 meters (12,687 ft), and en route to Everest Base Camp Trek, it is one of the most prominent and the largest monastery in the entire region.
  • It is perched on a hill, at the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola rivers, with Mt. Ama Dablam forming a stunning backdrop to the location.
  • The site can be reached by a mountainous trail from Namche Bazaar, via Lukla airport connecting to Kathmandu.