Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (11.07.2022) Shift-II
In ancient times, some of the most prosperous civilizations, which were strong knowledge-based societies, included which of the following?
- 1. India
- 2. Egypt
- 3. Japan
- 4. Germany
- 5. Greece
A1, 2, 3 and 5 only
B1, 2 and 5 only ✓ Correct
C1, 3 and 5 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 5 only — The ancient knowledge-based civilizations named are India, Egypt and Greece, so the answer is 1, 2 and 5.
Explanation
★The ancient knowledge-based civilizations named are India, Egypt and Greece, so the answer is 1, 2 and 5.
★Ancient India held major seats of learning such as Taxila and Nalanda.
★The Indus Valley, Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain traditions built rich knowledge systems.
★Ancient Egypt, along the Nile, advanced mathematics, medicine, and astronomy.
★Ancient Greece produced foundational philosophy, science, and mathematics.
★Japan and Germany rose as major knowledge centres in far later historical periods.
★So among the options only India, Egypt, and Greece fit the ancient description.
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