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The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha on exposition at Tawang Monastery in November 2026 were originally discovered at which site?

  1. A.Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
  2. B.Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh
  3. C.Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
  4. D.Vaishali, Bihar

Correct answer

B. Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

The correct answer is Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh. The relics of Shakyamuni Buddha now being venerated at Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh were dug up at Piprahwa in 1898, a find that is treated as a milestone in the archaeological history of Buddhism. Since then they have been preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi, and it is from the museum that they were carried to Arunachal Pradesh for the present exposition. One of the two exhibitions set up at the monastery, prepared by the International Buddhist Confederation, is itself titled 'Unearthing the Sacred Piprahwa', which ties the relics to that site. Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh is known for its stupa, but it is not where these relics were found. Sarnath, also in Uttar Pradesh, is the place of the Buddha's first sermon, not the find site of these relics. Vaishali in Bihar is another Buddhist site, but it too has no connection with this particular set of relics.

Read the full article: Piprahwa Buddha Relics Draw 21,000+ Devotees at Tawang Monastery

Practice Questions

Q1.NationalMedium

Tawang Monastery, where more than 21,000 devotees paid homage to the Buddha relics in November 2026, is also known by which name?

  1. A.Gaden Namgyal Lhatse
  2. B.Rumtek Monastery
  3. C.Hemis Gompa
  4. D.Tabo Monastery
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Correct answer: A. Gaden Namgyal Lhatse

This is the formal name of Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, and the Ministry of Culture used it when it reported that more than 21,000 devotees had come to offer prayers before the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Q3.NationalMedium

Which of the following categories of pending matters was taken up by the Ministry of Steel under SCDPM 6?

  1. A.Only internal departmental audit paragraphs
  2. B.Only court cases pending before tribunals
  3. C.References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases
  4. D.Only pending tender and procurement files
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Correct answer: C. References from MPs, the PMO, VIPs and the Cabinet, State Governments and CPGRAMS cases

The campaign set out to institutionalise Swachhta and to address pending matters across these several categories, which is why its reporting covers both paperwork and public grievances.

Q4.NationalMedium

Roughly how much office space did the Ministry of Steel free during SCDPM 6 through disposal of scrap, e-waste and redundant files?

  1. A.About 17,501 square feet
  2. B.About 21,164 square feet
  3. C.About 7,501 square feet
  4. D.About 1,750 square feet
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Correct answer: A. About 17,501 square feet

The ministry reported that approximately this much office space was released during the campaign by clearing scrap, electronic waste and files that were no longer required.

Q5.NationalMedium

How many physical files were reviewed by the Ministry of Steel during SCDPM 6, and what share of the target did this represent?

  1. A.17,107 files, 95 per cent of target
  2. B.21,164 files, 101 per cent of target
  3. C.17,501 files, 100 per cent of target
  4. D.12,164 files, 110 per cent of target
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Correct answer: B. 21,164 files, 101 per cent of target

The ministry reviewed that many physical files during the campaign and recorded the achievement slightly above the number planned, which is why it is reported as 101 per cent of the set target.