Correct Answer: (B) Dharmachakra Pravartana
Notes: Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, called “Dharmachakra Pravartana” (Turning the Wheel of Dharma), at Sarnath around 528 BCE. In this sermon, he explained the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to his first five disciples, laying the foundation of Buddhist teachings.

Correct Answer: (C) Sarnath
Notes: After attaining enlightenment, Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath around 528 BCE. Located near Varanasi, it is also called the Deer Park (Mrigadava), where he taught the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples.

Correct Answer: (C) Death of Buddha
Notes: Mahaparinirvana refers to the final passing away of Gautama Buddha at Kushinagar. It signifies the complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara), meaning the Buddha attained ultimate Nirvana after death, with no further rebirth. (samsara).

Correct Answer: (B) Kushinagar
Notes:Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar. This marks his final liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara), ending his earthly life after spreading Buddhism.

Correct Answer: (C) Suffering and its causes
Notes: The Four Noble Truths, taught by Gautama Buddha, explain dukkha (suffering), its cause (desire), its cessation, and the path (Eightfold Path) leading to liberation from suffering.

Correct Answer: (B) Path to liberation
Notes: The Eightfold Path, taught by Gautama Buddha, is a practical guide for ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom, leading to the end of suffering and attainment of Nirvana.

Correct Answer: (B) Pali
Notes: The teachings of Gautama Buddha were preserved in the Pali language, especially in the Tripitaka, making them accessible to common people rather than restricted to scholars.

Correct Answer: (C) Tripitaka
Notes: The Tripitaka (Three Baskets) is the main Buddhist scripture, preserving the teachings of Gautama Buddha, including rules for monks, discourses, and philosophical doctrines.

Correct Answer: (B) Rahul
Notes: Rahula was the son of Gautama Buddha and Yashodhara. He later became a monk and one of Buddha’s disciples.

Correct Answer: (B) Yashodhara
Notes: Yashodhara was the wife of Gautama Buddha and mother of Rahula. She remained in Kapilavastu after Buddha renounced worldly life and later followed his teachings.