Paper 1 · Higher Education
Consider the following. Which among the above were Buddhist Mahaviharas (viharas)?
- 1. Vikramshila
- 2. Odantapuri
- 3. Somapuri
AOnly 1 and 2
BOnly 2 and 3
COnly 1 and 3
D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — All three were Buddhist Mahaviharas, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All three were Buddhist Mahaviharas, so that is the answer.
★Vikramshila was a great Buddhist mahavihara.
★Odantapuri was also a Buddhist mahavihara.
★Somapuri was likewise a Buddhist mahavihara.
★So all three were Buddhist Mahaviharas.
★So the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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