UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Control of Buddha Gaya

Q1. Which one of the following sites is regarded as the holiest pilgrimage destination of Buddhists worldwide, being the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment?

  • A. Lumbini
  • B. Sarnath
  • C. Bodh Gaya
  • D. Kushinagar

Q2. The statutory management committee that administers the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is constituted under which one of the following legislations?

  • A. The Religious Endowments Act, 1863
  • B. The Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949
  • C. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
  • D. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

Q3. Which one of the following bodies is statutorily entrusted with the day-to-day management of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya?

  • A. Archaeological Survey of India
  • B. Ministry of Culture, Government of India
  • C. Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee
  • D. Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts