Takshashila is an important archaeological site, and UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in the year

A1980 ✓ Correct

B1990

C1992

D1978

Correct answer: (A) 1980

Explanation

UNESCO placed Takshashila on its World Heritage list in 1980 as a major archaeological site.

The year 1990 comes a decade after the actual inscription.

The year 1992 is not when the site earned this status.

The year 1978 precedes the recognition and is incorrect.

Takshashila was an ancient centre of learning in the Gandhara region, now in Pakistan.

It drew students from far and wide for subjects such as medicine and the Vedas.

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