GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Buddhism2014

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine - Location 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex - Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako - Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex - Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is correctly matched. The Tabo monastery and temple complex, often called the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas', is a renowned Buddhist shrine located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. 2. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. The Lhotsava Lhakhang temple is located in the village of Nako, which is in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, near the Spiti region. It is not located in the Zanskar Valley, which is part of Ladakh. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Alchi temple complex (Alchi Monastery or Alchi Choskor) is a famous Buddhist shrine known for its unique Kashmiri-influenced artwork, located in the Leh district of Ladakh. Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

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