During the ancient period in India, which of the following places were included among the places of learning?
1.Temples
2.Mathas
3.Basadis
4.Viharas
A1, 2 & 4 only
B1 & 4 only
C1, 2, 3 & 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 3 & 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Explanation
Ancient Indian learning took place in temples, mathas, basadis and viharas, covering all four Statements.
Statement 1, temples, served as centres of Vedic and Brahmanical teaching.
Statement 2, mathas, were monastic establishments attached to religious orders.
Statement 3, basadis, were Jain centres of learning and residence for monks.
Statement 4, viharas, were Buddhist monasteries that grew into large learning centres.
These institutions preserved and transmitted knowledge across generations.
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