Which of the following universities developed in connection with the viharas during the ancient period in India?
1.Nalanda
2.Navadeep
3.Odantapuri
4.Kanchi
A2, 3 & 4 only
B2 & 4 only
C1 & 3 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 & 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1 & 3 only
Explanation
Nalanda and Odantapuri developed in connection with Buddhist viharas, which are Statements 1 and 3.
Statement 1, Nalanda, grew from a monastic vihara into a great residential university in Bihar.
Statement 3, Odantapuri, was another vihara-based centre of Buddhist learning in Bihar.
Statement 2, Navadeep, was a later Hindu centre of learning in Bengal, not vihara-based.
Statement 4, Kanchi, was a southern seat of learning not tied to Buddhist viharas.
Vihara-based universities offered residence and study to monks drawn from across Asia.
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