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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

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Kye Gompa, the largest centre of Buddhist learning in the Western Himalayas, is situated in the state/union territory of ________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

  • Kye Gompa, the largest centre of Buddhist learning in the Western Himalayas, is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • It is located near the Spiti Valley, at an altitude of around 4,166 meters (13,668 feet) above sea level.
  • The monastery is a significant cultural and religious site for Tibetan Buddhism and plays a crucial role in preserving Buddhist traditions and teachings in the region.
  • Kye Gompa is also an important pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide.