Which of the following names of ancient Indian universities are mentioned in NEP 2020?

1.Nalanda

2.Takshashila

3.Mithila

4.Valabhi

5.Vikramshila

A3, 4 & 5 only

B1, 2, 3 & 5 only

C1, 2, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2 & 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

NEP 2020 names Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi as world-class ancient Indian centres of learning, which are Statements 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Statement 1, Nalanda, was a renowned monastic university in present-day Bihar.

Statement 2, Takshashila, was an early centre of learning in the north-west.

Statement 4, Vallabhi, flourished as a seat of learning in present-day Gujarat.

Statement 5, Vikramshila, was a major Buddhist learning centre in Bihar.

Statement 3, Mithila, though famous for Nyaya learning, is not listed among the names cited in the policy.

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