Question

Where can the remnants of the ancient Nalanda university be found in the present day?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Rawalpindi, Punjab
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bhagalpur, Bihar
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Varanasi, UP
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Patna, Bihar

Answer 1

The correct option is D <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Patna, Bihar

The remains of the ancient Nalanda University can be found near today’s Patna city in Bihar. Nalanda University was one of the first universities in the world. It could accommodate thousands of students.