Higher education in ancient India was based on an integrated system of which of the following?

1.Ahimsa (Non-violence)

2.Dharma (Religion)

3.Darshan (Philosophy)

4.Arth Shastra (Economics)

5.Niti (Ethics)

A1, 2 & 3 only

B1, 3 & 4 only

C1, 4 & 5 only

D2, 3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2, 3, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

Ancient higher learning blended dharma, philosophy, economics and ethics into one system.

Statement 2 is right, as dharma formed a core strand.

Statement 3 is right, as darshana or philosophy was central.

Statement 4 is right, as arthashastra covered polity and economics.

Statement 5 is right, as niti or ethics guided conduct, while Statement 1 on ahimsa was not part of this integrated frame.

Such study aimed at both worldly skill and inner realisation.

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