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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

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Nalanda was an ancient centre of learning for which religion?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Buddhism.

  • The Nalanda University is an ancient university and a Buddhist monastic centre of learning in the northern state of Bihar.
  • Nalanda was established during the Gupta Empire era and Nalanda Mahavihara taught six major Buddhist schools and philosophies such as Yogacara and Sarvastivada, the Hindu vedas and its six philosophies, as  well as subjects like grammar, medicine, logic and mathematics.