With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: S.No Famous Shrine Location1. Tabo monastery and temple complex: Spiti Valley2. Lhotsava Lhakhang: Zanskar Valley3. Alchi Temple Complex: LadakhWhich of the above pairs given is/are correctly matched?
✓ Correct answer: c) 1 and 3 only
ExplanationMonasteries in Buddhism serve as centers of spiritual practice, meditation, and learning, preserving Buddhist teachings and traditions.They also foster community life and support the monastic community in pursuing enlightenment.Pair 1 is correctly matched: Tabo Monastery is located in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh known for its ancient murals and manuscripts.Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Lhotsava Lhakhang temple is in Nako village in the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh.Zanskar Valley is in the Kargil district of Ladakh.It has been identified as one of the hundred most endangered heritage sites by the World Monuments Fund.Pair 3 is correctly matched: Alchi temple complex is situated in Alchi village of Leh district, Ladakh.It was associated with Guru Rinchen Zangpo around the 10th century.77
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