China objected to the Dalai Lama rsquo s recent visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh What was h...........

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China objected to the Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. What was he visiting in Tawang?

A Buddhist monastery

A memorial to Tibetans massacred by the Chinese army

The residence of Panchen Lama

None of the above

Explanation:

Tawang (Ta meaning horse and Wang meaning Chosen) is also known in another Tibetan name as Galden Namgey Lhatse, which means a true name within a celestial paradise in a clear night. It is famous for its 400-year-old monastery. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to be found in India and is an important pilgrim center for the followers of Buddhism. Apart from its religious importance, Tawang is famous for its natural beauty, which attracts and enchants the traveler.