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Which of the following is NOT named as an organiser of the exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Bomdila?

  1. A.Ministry of Culture
  2. B.National Museum, New Delhi
  3. C.International Buddhist Confederation
  4. D.Ministry of Tourism

Correct answer

D. Ministry of Tourism

Explanation

The correct answer is the Ministry of Tourism, which has no role in this exposition as announced. The exposition at the Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila is being organised by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of India in collaboration with three partners, and each of the other three options is one of them. Option A, the Ministry of Culture, leads the exposition and is the ministry that reported the turnout of devotees. Option B, the National Museum in New Delhi, is the institution that holds the Relics and to which they will return on 21 November 2026 once the tour ends. Option C, the International Buddhist Confederation, is a New Delhi based body and a collaborating partner, alongside the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, which handles arrangements in the State. Public Darshan at Bomdila runs until 13 November 2026.

Read the full article: Buddha's Sacred Relics Draw 11,969 Devotees at Bomdila

Q1.NationalEasy

How many devotees visited the TGL Monastery at Bomdila during the first two days of the exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha?

  1. A.9,196
  2. B.11,969
  3. C.13,114
  4. D.21,120
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Correct answer: B. 11,969

The Ministry of Culture reported that this many devotees reached the Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery, or Lower Gompa, at Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh during the opening two days of the exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, offering prayers and seeking blessings in the presence of the Relics.

Q2.NationalMedium

At which site in Namsai district will the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha be enshrined for public Darshan from 14 to 20 November 2026?

  1. A.Golden Pagoda
  2. B.Lower Gompa
  3. C.Mahabodhi Temple
  4. D.Tawang Monastery
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Correct answer: A. Golden Pagoda

After the public exposition at Bomdila ends, the Relics are to be accorded a ceremonial send-off on 14 November 2026 and carried onward to Namsai district, where they will be enshrined at the Golden Pagoda for public viewing from 14 to 20 November 2026.

Q4.NationalEasy

Over which period was Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted?

  1. A.2 to 31 October 2026
  2. B.1 to 30 September 2026
  3. C.7 to 31 October 2026
  4. D.2 to 31 November 2026
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Correct answer: A. 2 to 31 October 2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held Special Campaign 6 over these dates, with its field offices in the States and Union Territories joining in along with its attached, subordinate and autonomous offices, and with the Secretary of the Ministry monitoring progress that was uploaded daily on the SCDPM…