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Question

Who had given his first preaching in Sarnath?

  1. Mahavir
  2. Shankaracharya
  3. Mahatma Buddha
  4. Guru Nanak

Answer:

Option C: Mahatma Buddha

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahatma Buddha”.

Mahatma Buddha gave his first preaching in Sarnath. This event is known as the "Dharmachakra Pravartana" or "Turning of the Wheel of Law".