SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 60

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q60

What is the term for a dome-shaped monument that contains sacred relics in Buddhism?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Stupa.

In Buddhism, a stupa is a dome-shaped monument that houses sacred relics, often associated with the Buddha or other revered monks. Stupas serve as important sites of meditation, worship, and pilgrimage for Buddhists. Their structure symbolizes key aspects of Buddhist philosophy, including the path to enlightenment, the universe, and the Buddha’s teachings. Originating in ancient India, stupas were built across Asia, evolving in design but consistently representing spiritual devotion and the preservation of holy relics.