Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q48 (CDS-II/2006) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian cultural geography Answer Verified

In which one of the following States of India is the Pemayangtse Monastery situated ?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

The Pemayangtse Monastery is a prominent Buddhist monastery located in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim [t1][t2]. Specifically, it is situated on a hilltop above Gyalzing (Geyzing) in West Sikkim, approximately 2 kilometers from Pelling and 110-140 kilometers from the capital, Gangtok [t2][t4][t5]. Founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo around 1647–1705, it is one of the oldest and most premier monasteries in the state [t2][t6][t8]. The name 'Pemayangtse' translates to 'Perfect Sublime Lotus' [t2][t5]. Historically, the monastery held the unique privilege of anointing the Chogyals (monarchs) of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim [t2][t5]. It belongs to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and serves as the parent monastery for all other Mindroling lineage monasteries in the region [t2][t7].

Sources

  1. [1] https://sikkimtourism.gov.in/Public/ThingsToDo/PilgrimageDetails/PL20A031?Type=Monastery
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
67%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2009 · Q147 Relevance score: 2.86

In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?

IAS · 2007 · Q65 Relevance score: 2.46

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following as full States of the Indian Union?

IAS · 2004 · Q21 Relevance score: 2.17

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

IAS · 2018 · Q94 Relevance score: 2.01

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located ?

CDS-I · 2017 · Q20 Relevance score: 1.80

In which one of the following States is Loktak Lake situated?