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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2026General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ12. What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?
Options
- A The meditation of the Buddha
- B The Buddha's First Sermon
- C The Buddha's Mahaparinibbana
- D The Buddha's Mahabhinishkramana
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Correct Answer
A The meditation of the Buddha
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's provisional answer key of 27 May 2026 (Series A). UPSC publishes the final key after the exam's final result.