2009 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies

Question 15: History and Culture

In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?

aArunachal Pradesh
bHimachal Pradesh
cSikkim
dUttarakhand

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Tabo Monastery is in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Founded in the late 10th century, it is one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries in India and is famed for its ancient wall paintings and manuscripts. Tabo belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, as do Key and Dhankar, also in Spiti.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Arunachal Pradesh is known for Tawang Monastery, not Tabo.
  • (b) Right: Tabo is in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
  • (c) Sikkim has Rumtek and Pemayangtse monasteries.
  • (d) Uttarakhand has no Tabo Monastery.

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