Ques: September 5, 2015, which of the following was announced to be developed as ‘spiritual capital’ by the prime minister?
a. Bodh Gaya
b. Sarnath
c. Sravasti
d. Pavapuri
Ans: a
Related facts:
- 5 September, 2015, Prime Minister announced Bodh Gaya to be developed as ‘Spiritual City’.
- Bodh Gaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Buddhists all over the world revere Bodh Gaya as a place of pilgrimage. With this development it can become the spiritual capital and civilization bond between India and the Buddhist world.
- It is known that Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited this place as well as a PM.
Reference:
http://www.uniindia.com/bodh-gaya-to-become-spiritual-capital-of-world-pm/other/news/189845.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/narendra-modi-bodh-gaya-to-be-developed-as-spiritual-capital/article7619321.ece
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bodh-gaya-to-be-developed-as-spiritual-capital-pm-modi/1/465986.html