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Which of the following ancient universities developed connections with the viharas? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.Nalanda
2.Valabhi
3.Takshashila
4.Navadeep
5.Odantapuri
A1 and 3 Only
B1, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Explanation

Nalanda, Valabhi, Takshashila and Odantapuri were ancient centres of learning that developed links with the viharas or Buddhist monasteries.

Statement 1, Nalanda, was a great monastic university in Bihar tied to Buddhist viharas.

Statement 2, Valabhi, in Gujarat, was a noted seat of Buddhist and other learning.

Statement 5, Odantapuri, was another monastic centre of learning in ancient Bihar.

Statement 4, Navadeep, was a later medieval centre in Bengal, outside this group.

Statement 3, Takshashila, is included here as an early centre associated with such learning traditions.

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