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Buddhism was first propagated outside to India in _________.

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China
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Cambodia
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Thailand
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Ceylon
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Solution

The correct option is D Ceylon
Various rulers from different dynasty gave royal patronage to Buddhism. Due to royal patronage and its simplicity, this religion became popular in different countries. King Ashoka and King Kanishka send different missionaries to different countries like Sri Lanka, Greece, Syria, and Central Asia. Sri Lanka earlier known as Ceylon was the first country outside to India where Buddhism was propagated and adopted.

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