Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which of the following universities was founded by Kumaragupta (also called Shakraditya) in the 5th century A.D.?
AVikramshila University
BNalanda University ✓ Correct
CKanchi University
DBenaras University
Correct answer: (B) Nalanda University — Kumaragupta founded Nalanda University, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Kumaragupta founded Nalanda University, so that is the answer.
★Kumaragupta, also called Shakraditya, was a Gupta ruler.
★He founded Nalanda University in the 5th century A.D.
★So the university founded by Kumaragupta is Nalanda.
★Vikramshila, Kanchi and Benaras were founded by others.
★So the answer is Nalanda University.
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