Match the countries in Column A with their corresponding cultural or historical features in Column B.
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Column A |
Column B |
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1. Bhutan |
(a) Borobudur Stopa |
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2. Sri Lanka |
(b) Kartarpur Corridor |
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3. Indonesia |
(c) Pashupatinatha temple |
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4. Nepal |
(d) Gross National Happiness Index |
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5. Pakistan |
(e) Buddhism introduced by Mahendra and Sanghamitra |
1 - D (Bhutan developed the Gross National Happiness Index measuring sustainability, good governance, and cultural promotion instead of relying on GDP alone.)
2 - E (Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE by Emperor Aśhoka's children, Mahendra and Sanghamitrā, establishing lasting spiritual ties.)
3 - A (The Borobudur Stūpa in Indonesia is the world's largest Buddhist monument built in the 8th-9th centuries with unique pyramidal architecture.)
4 - C (The Paśhupatinātha temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a major Hindu pilgrimage destination reflecting deep cultural and religious connections with India.)
5 - B (The Kartarpur Corridor opened in 2019, allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims visa-free access to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Guru Nānak's final resting place.)