Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will launch a new train Samantha Express on February 14 from Nagpur.
a. Gautam Express
b. Samantha Express
c. Sarnath Express
d. Bodhi Express
- The Samantha Express will cover prominent places associated with Gautam Buddha and chief architect of the Constitution, Dr. B R Ambedkar.
The Samantha Express will run through the following places:
- Chaityabhoomi (Mumbai): Dr. Ambedkar was cremated here after his death on 6 December 1956 and it hosts a memorial for Dr. Ambedkar.
- Mhow (Indore): Dr. Ambedkar was born at Mhow.
- Bodhgaya (Gaya): Bodhgaya is a place where Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
- Sarnath (Varanasi): Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma here.
- Lumbini (Nautanwa): It is the place where Gautama Buddha was born.
- Kushinagar (Gorakhpur): It is the place where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death.
- Deekshabhoomi (Nagpur): It is the place where Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.
One must know:
- About two months prior to his demise, Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.
Question:
Q. What is the name of the train that IRCTC will launch on February 14th, that will cover prominent places associated with Gautam Buddha and chief architect of the Constitution, Dr. B R Ambedkar?a. Gautam Express
b. Samantha Express
c. Sarnath Express
d. Bodhi Express
