71. Consider the following statements :
1. Nalanda University was built by Chandragupta II.
2. It is a world heritage site.
3. It mainly belongs to Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
71. Consider the following statements :
1. Nalanda University was built by Chandragupta II.
2. It is a world heritage site.
3. It mainly belongs to Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
The correct option is B b) 2 and 3 only
Answer : B
Explanation :
The Chinese travelers of ancient India mentioned a number of educational institutions. The most famous among them were the Hinayana University of Valabhi and the Mahayana University of Nalanda. Hiuen Tsang gives a very valuable account of the Nalanda University. The term Nalanda means “giver of knowledge”. It was founded by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta period.
Though it was a Mahayana University, different religious subjects like the Vedas, Hinayana doctrine, Sankhya and Yoga philosophies were also taught. In addition to that, general subjects like logic, grammar, astronomy, medicine and art were in the syllabus. It attracted students not only from different parts of India but from different countries of the east. Admission was made by means of an entrance examination.
b) 2 and 3 only
Answer : B
Explanation :
The Chinese travelers of ancient India mentioned a number of educational institutions. The most famous among them were the Hinayana University of Valabhi and the Mahayana University of Nalanda. Hiuen Tsang gives a very valuable account of the Nalanda University. The term Nalanda means “giver of knowledge”. It was founded by Kumaragupta I during the Gupta period.
Though it was a Mahayana University, different religious subjects like the Vedas, Hinayana doctrine, Sankhya and Yoga philosophies were also taught. In addition to that, general subjects like logic, grammar, astronomy, medicine and art were in the syllabus. It attracted students not only from different parts of India but from different countries of the east. Admission was made by means of an entrance examination.
