Some of the most notable universities that evolved during the ancient period in India were situated at which of the following?

1.Takshashila

2.Vikramshila

3.Jagaddala

4.Odantapuri

5.Nalanda

A1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 ✓ Correct

B1, 2 & 5 only

C1, 2, 3 & 5 only

D1, 2, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Explanation

Takshashila, Vikramshila, Jagaddala, Odantapuri and Nalanda were all among the most notable universities that flourished in ancient India.

Statement 1 Takshashila was an early centre of learning in the north-west.

Statement 2 Vikramshila and Statement 4 Odantapuri were great Buddhist monastic universities in Bihar under the Palas.

Statement 3 Jagaddala in Bengal was another important Pala-era monastic seat of learning.

Statement 5 Nalanda was the most renowned of these residential monastic universities.

Many of these centres drew scholars and monks from across Asia before their decline.

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