Education system in ancient India

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Which ruler founded the famous Vikram Shila University of the Buddhists?

Q.

The word Veda means ____ .

1. Knowledge

2. Wisdom

3. Skill

4. Power

Q. In ancient Tamil Nadu, the schools were called _______ and the teachers were called ______.

1. Pallis
2. Gurukuls
3. Gurus
4. Kanakkayars

Q. was the first declaration of the British education policy to educate the masses and it was considered the 'Magna Carta' of English Education in India.

1. Wood's Despatch
2. Sergeant Despatch
3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan
4. Macaulay's Despatch

Q. Write a short note on the Gurukula system of education.

Q. In ancient Tamil Nadu, the schools were called Pallis and the teachers were called .

1. Kanakkayars
2. Gurus
3. Gurukuls
4. Pallis

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) from the following.

1. In ancient India, physical education was given less importance.
2. Various disciplines like history, logic and architecture were taught in ancient India.
3. The gurus and the pupils constantly worked together to become proficient.
4. Students took part in games and other activities.

Q. Which of the following were places where the students received indigenous education?

1. Homes
2. Temples
3. Markets
4. Pathshalas

Q. ________ served as the centres of learning.

1. Markets
2. Offices
3. Playgrounds
4. Temples

Q. The word 'Veda' means __________.

1. skill
2. knowledge
3. wisdom
4. learning

Q. In ancient India, assessments were done through ________.

1. written exams
2. physical tests
3. debates
4. periodical tests

Q. Find out the names of ancient universities from the following.

1. Vikramshila
2. Nalanda
3. Taxila
4. Hindu University

Q. Find out the names of ancient scholars form the following.

1. Panini
2. Katyayana
3. Rabindranath Tagore
4. Patanjali

Q. _____ and ______ were Chinese scholars who visited India.

1. I-Tsing
2. T-Chang
3. Xingping
4. Hiuen Tsang

Q. The ancient Nalanda University was located in present day ________.

1. Rajasthan
2. Bihar
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra