Which of the following ancient universities were located in present-day Bihar?…
2023
Which of the following ancient universities were located in present-day Bihar?
A. Vallabhi
B. Vikramshila
C. Shridhanyakataka
D. Odantapuri
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: B. B and D Only — ConceptAncient centres of learning are identified by mapping their historical sites to present-day states. A combination is valid only when every centre named…
- A.
A and D Only
- B.
B and D Only
- C.
A and B Only
- D.
B and C Only
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Concept
Ancient centres of learning are identified by mapping their historical sites to present-day states. A combination is valid only when every centre named in it belongs to the state specified in the question.
Application
Map each centre to its historical region and modern state:
University | Historical region or site | Present-day state |
|---|---|---|
Vallabhi | Vallabhi in Saurashtra | Gujarat |
Vikramshila | Antichak near Bhagalpur | Bihar |
Shridhanyakataka | Dhanyakataka at Amaravati in the Krishna valley | Andhra Pradesh |
Odantapuri | Odantapuri at Bihar Sharif in Magadha | Bihar |
Contrast and result
Vallabhi with Odantapuri mixes a centre in Gujarat with one in Bihar, so the pair does not meet the condition.
Vikramshila with Odantapuri places both listed centres in Bihar.
Vallabhi with Vikramshila includes a centre in present-day Gujarat.
Vikramshila with Shridhanyakataka includes a centre at Amaravati in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
Therefore, the universities located in Bihar are Vikramshila and Odantapuri.