Q34
Nalanda University was a great centre of learning, especially in
A.
Buddhism
AnswerB.
Jainism
C.
Vaishnavism
D.
Tantra
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. The site is located about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of learning from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.