Which of the following ancient seats of learning have been inscribed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites?

1.Mithila

2.Vallabhi

3.Pushpagiri

4.Takshashila

5.Nalanda

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C3 and 4 only

D4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 4 and 5 only

Explanation

Among these ancient seats of learning, Takshashila and Nalanda are the ones inscribed by the world heritage body.

Nalanda, the great Mahavihara in Bihar, was inscribed as a World Heritage Site for its ruins and scholarly legacy.

Takshashila, an early centre of higher learning, is also a listed World Heritage Site.

Mithila was a renowned centre of learning but does not carry World Heritage inscription for this purpose.

Vallabhi and Pushpagiri were important ancient learning centres yet are not inscribed World Heritage Sites here.

These heritage listings recognise the global significance of India's ancient knowledge traditions.

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