This figure became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment.

a. Bodhidharma
b. Siddhartha Gautama
c. Mahaveer
d. Raja Upali


b. Siddhartha Gautama

Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha.
b. Correct. The term the Buddha, or Enlightened One, usually refers to Siddhartha Gautama after his enlightenment.

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