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Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India?

  1. Sir John Marshall

  2. Sir Alexander Cunningham

  3. Sir Votair

  4. Sir Hasting
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a Government of India organization responsible for archaeological research, conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded during British Raj in 1861 by Sir Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General. Cunningham retired in 1885 and was succeeded by James Burgess as next Director General.

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Which South East Asian dynasty sought permission to build a monastery at Nalanda?

  1. Kambuj

  2. Sri Vijaya

  3. Sailendra

  4. Funan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sailendra dynasty of the Srivijaya Empire (based in modern-day Indonesia) maintained close relations with the Pala rulers of India and sought permission to build a monastery at Nalanda.

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According to whose descriptions, Nalanda University could accomodate thousands of books?

  1. Yuan Chwang and Itsing

  2. Marco Polo and Kublai Khan

  3. Al Beruni and Ibn Battuta

  4. Abdul Razzak and Megasthenes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese travelers Yuan Chwang (Xuanzang) and Itsing (Yijing) provided detailed accounts of Nalanda University, including descriptions of its massive library and academic facilities.

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Who established Vikramshila University?

  1. Anangpal

  2. Dharmapal

  3. Mahipala

  4. Gopala
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in India, other being Nalanda. Its remains are located near Antichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The University was set up by the Pala dynasty king Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.

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Which of the following king made generous donations to the Nalanda University?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Harshavardhan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India. It attracted students and scholars from across Asia and even farther away. It was developed under the patronage of the Gupta dynasty but reached the pinnacle of its glory during the time of King Harsha. He patronized the University by remitting a huge amount of money, gifts, etc to it.

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Ratna Sagara, Ratna Nidhi and Ratna Ranjana were the three ________of Nalanda University.

  1. libraries

  2. playgrounds

  3. viharas

  4. chaityas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The library complex of Nalanda University was famously known as Dharmaganja, which consisted of three main buildings: Ratna Sagara, Ratna Nidhi, and Ratna Ranjana.

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According to Chinese scholar, Itsing, How many villages were set apart for the maintenance of the Nalanda University?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the accounts of the Chinese scholar Itsing, the revenue from 200 villages was set aside by the state to support the maintenance and operations of Nalanda University.

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In ancient India, Nalanda University represented a great centre for the study of ________.

  1. Mahayana Buddhism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Hinayana Buddhism

  4. Jainism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda was a premier center for higher learning, specifically renowned for the study of Mahayana Buddhism, although it also taught other subjects.