In which year did the Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama seek political asylum in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct option is option 4 i.e. 1959.
| Dalai Lama | During the 1959 Tibetan uprising, the Dalai Lama escaped to India, where he currently lives in exile while remaining the most important spiritual leader of Tibet. |
| The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibet, and considered a living buddha. | |
| The Dalai Lamas are also leaders of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism, which was formally headed by the Ganden Tripas. |