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The pipal tree under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment, came to be known as
a. dharmachakra pravartana
b. bodhi vrikhsha
c. ashtangika marga
d. middle path

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The correct answer is option (b).

Explanation: The peepal tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment came to be known as Bodhi Vriksha. It is also known as the Tree of Wisdom. It is located at Gaya in Bihar.

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