Which of the following statement is correct regarding Gautama Buddha?
I. Siddhartha, also known as Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, was born about 2500 years ago.
II. The Gautama Buddha belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both I and II.
Both statements are correct.
I. Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha, was born around the 6th century BCE, which is approximately 2500 years ago. His birth is traditionally dated to around 563 BCE. His teachings became the foundation of Buddhism.
II. Gautama Buddha belonged to the Sakya gana, a small clan or tribal group in ancient India. The Sakya clan was part of a republican system, known for its democratic governance and social structure, and it was located in what is now modern-day Nepal.