Multiple choice

Lord Buddha was born in the

  1. 4th century BC

  2. 6th century BC

  3. 8th century BC

  4. 2nd century BC
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Buddha was born in the 6th century BC (approximately 563-483 BCE) in Lumbini, modern-day Nepal. This is the historically accepted period. The 4th century BC is too late (his teachings had already spread), the 8th century BC is too early, and the 2nd century BC is far too late.

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