Question

which of the following is the name for the important pilgrimage site where the buddhist sangha came into existence?
sarnath
ashoka
stupa
mauryan

Explanation:

Sarnath is where Buddha gave his first sermon and the Buddhist Sangha (community of monks and nuns) came into existence. Ashoka is an emperor, Stupa is a Buddhist monument, and Mauryan is a dynasty.

Answer:

A. Sarnath