Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2022 (05.03.2023) Shift-I
During the ancient period in India, which of the following universities developed in connection with temples and became centres of community life in their locations?
- Odantapuri
- Navadeep
- Valabhi
- Banaras
A1 & 2 only
B2 & 4 only ✓ Correct
C3 & 4 only
D1, 2 & 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 2 & 4 only — The universities are Navadeep and Banaras, so the answer is 2 and 4.
Explanation
★The universities are Navadeep and Banaras, so the answer is 2 and 4.
★Some ancient Indian universities grew up around temples.
★Navadeep developed in connection with temples and became a centre of community life, which is item 2.
★Banaras likewise developed around temples and served its community, which is item 4.
★So these two are the temple-linked universities.
★Odantapuri and Valabhi were Buddhist monastic universities, not temple-linked.
★So the answer is items 2 and 4.
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