First Flight (Prose): The Sermon at Benares · Class 10 · CBSE English
What was Gautama Buddha's early name before he set out in search of enlightenment?
Practice question from First Flight (Prose): The Sermon at Benares (Class 10 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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What was Gautama Buddha's early name before he set out in search of enlightenment?
- A.SiddharthaCorrect answer
- B.Rahul
- C.Ashoka
- D.Mahavira
Solution
Gautama Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama and lived a sheltered royal life before encountering the sufferings of the world.
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