Arrange the following ancient Indian institutes from East to West direction. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Takshashila

2.Nalanda

3.Vikramshila

4.Shardapeeth

A1, 4, 3, 2

B2, 3, 1, 4

C4, 1, 2, 3

D3, 2, 4, 1 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3, 2, 4, 1

Explanation

From east to west the order is Vikramshila, Nalanda, Shardapeeth and then Takshashila.

Vikramshila stood in the Bhagalpur region of eastern Bihar, the easternmost here.

Nalanda lay slightly to its west, also in Bihar.

Shardapeeth in Kashmir lies far to the north-west.

Takshashila near the north-western frontier is the westernmost of the group.

All four were celebrated ancient centres of higher learning in the subcontinent.

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