Arrange the following in chronological order.

1.Nalanda

2.Maktab

3.Takshashila

4.Vedic education system

5.Upanishadic education system

A4, 1, 3, 2, 5

B4, 5, 1, 3, 2

C4, 5, 3, 1, 2 ✓ Correct

D5, 4, 3, 1, 2

Correct answer: (C) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2

Explanation

The correct sequence is Vedic, Upanishadic, Takshashila, Nalanda and then Maktab.

Statement 4 the Vedic education system is the earliest phase.

Statement 5 the Upanishadic system follows within the Vedic age.

Statement 3 Takshashila and Statement 1 Nalanda are later ancient university centres.

Statement 2 the Maktab belongs to the medieval Islamic period and comes last.

Maktabs and madrasas spread with the coming of the Delhi Sultanate.

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