The University of Mithila was famous for which of the following?

1.Astronomy

2.Nyaya Sutra

3.Archaeology

4.Logical sciences

5.Medicine

A1 & 2 only

B2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

C1 & 3 only

D4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 2 & 4 only

Explanation

The University of Mithila was renowned for the Nyaya Sutra and the logical sciences, which are Statements 2 and 4.

Statement 2, the Nyaya Sutra, reflects Mithila's fame as a centre of the Nyaya school of logic.

Statement 4, logical sciences, follows from its specialisation in reasoning and dialectics.

Statement 1, astronomy, was more strongly associated with other ancient seats of learning.

Statement 3, archaeology, and Statement 5, medicine, were not the hallmark of Mithila.

Mithila's Nyaya scholarship shaped Indian logic for centuries and drew students from afar.

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