UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I: In which region was Dhanyakataka, a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

Answer: Andhra.

Explanation: Dhanyakataka, associated with the ancient site of Amaravati, was an important Buddhist centre in the Andhra region. It was linked with the Mahasanghika tradition.

Source check: UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I question paper; answer checked against published solved-paper references.

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