UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 28
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
- Avanti
- Gandhara
- Kosala
- Magadha
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Kosala and Magadha were closely associated with the Buddha’s life and teachings. Avanti and Gandhara were major contemporary regions but are not counted in the key.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Avanti was an important kingdom, but the Buddha is not chiefly associated with it in standard life accounts.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Gandhara was a kingdom, not a principal setting of Buddha’s recorded life.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Kosala included Shravasti, a significant place for the Buddha’s teachings.
Statement/Item 4: Correct - Magadha included Rajagriha and other places linked with the Buddha.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2; omits correct statement/item 4.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2; omits correct statement/item 3.
C: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.