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Who founded the Nalanda University?

  1. Mauryan

  2. Guptas

  3. Harshavardhan

  4. Chalukyas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India.  It stands for a university which attracted students and scholars from across Asia and even farther away. It was developed under the patronage of the Gupta dynasty and was the first international residential university in the world.

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Which of the following are correct statements about Nalanda university?

  1. Nalanda University could accommodate thousands of students.

  2. The Library of Nalanda University stocked thousands of books.

  3. The students seeking admission to the university had to appear for an examination at the entrance gate.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India. It stands for a university which attracted students and scholars from across Asia and even farther away. It was developed under the patronage of the Gupta dynasty and was the first international residential university in the world which could accommodate thousands of scholars. They had to appear for an examination at the entrance gate to seek admission. Also, it had a huge library stocked with thousands of books on various topics.

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Valabhi was an ancient city in __________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Maharashtra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vallabhi is an ancient city located in the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat. It was founded by a Kshtriya Vijayasena in the third cent. It was an important centre of Jain and Buddhist. Gunamati and Sthiramati are stated to be two famous Buddhist scholars of Vallabhi at the middle of seventh century. It was here that the Jains produced the Jain Agams.

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What are the features of Indian culture?

  1. Longevity and continuity

  2. Tolerance and Unity in diversity

  3. Amalgamation of Spirituality and Materialism

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian culture is characterized by its longevity, continuity, tolerance, unity in diversity, and a unique blend of spiritual and material pursuits, making all the listed options correct.

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Indian culture is the only culture in the world which spreads ______________.

  1. Sat (truth)

  2. Chit (concentration)

  3. Anand (pleasure)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Indian philosophical tradition, Sat (truth), Chit (consciousness), and Anand (bliss) are considered the fundamental nature of existence. Indian culture is often described as promoting these values.

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What is cultural heritage?

  1. Only dances and music constitute cultural heritage

  2. Whatever man obtains or creates with his intellect, skills is called cultural heritage

  3. Only paintings and music constitute cultural heritage

  4. Only paintings and architectures constitute cultural heritage
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cultural heritage is broadly defined as the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a society that are inherited from past generations, including intellectual and creative achievements.

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The basic aim of Indian culture _________________.

  1. Was only materialistic

  2. Was only idealistic

  3. Was only to surpass in arts and crafts

  4. Was 'Dharma', 'Arth', 'Kama' and 'Moksha'
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The four goals of life (Purusharthas) in Indian philosophy are Dharma (duty/righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).

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Which of the following are natural Heritage?

  1. Landscape

  2. Rivers

  3. Wildlife

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Natural Heritage is natural, not man-made, places or formations like rivers, wildlife, landscape, plants, etc. They are natural sites or precisely delineated natural areas of outstanding universal value. An important site of natural heritage can be listed as a World Heritage Site by the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO.