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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

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 The Ghoom Monastery is located in:
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Darjeeling

  • The Ghoom Monastery is located in Darjeeling.

  • It was built by the Mongolian astrologer and monk Lama Sherab Gyatso in 1850. He was the first head of the monastery and continued his tenure until 1905. 

  • The Monastery belongs to the Yelow Hat or Gelupka. One of the key attractions inside the monastery is the 15-foot model of the Lord Buddha known as 'The Maitreya Buddha' or the 'Gyalwa Shampa' which means the 'Buddha of the future' or 'the Coming Buddha'.