Which of the following universities were multidisciplinary in ancient India? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

1.Banaras Hindu University

2.Takshashila

3.Nalanda

4.Vallabhi

5.Vikramshila

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1, 3 and 5 only

C1, 4 and 5 only

D2, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

Takshashila, Nalanda, Vallabhi and Vikramshila were multidisciplinary centres of ancient India.

Statement 2, Takshashila, taught medicine, law, grammar and military science.

Statement 3, Nalanda, offered Buddhist studies alongside the Vedas, logic and medicine.

Statement 4, Vallabhi, was a noted seat of learning in Gujarat.

Statement 5, Vikramshila, was a major centre for Buddhist and tantric studies.

Statement 1, Banaras Hindu University, is a modern institution founded in 1916.

Nalanda and Vikramshila both flourished under Pala patronage.

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