GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

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The Nalanda, Takshshila and Ujjain were The centres of ____ during the Gupta age were
A
Art and craft
B
learning
C
religious
D
dancing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The centres of high learning during the Gupta age were Nalanda, Takshshila and Ujjain. 8. Varahamihira wrote Brihat Samhita, an encyclopaedia on astronomy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The centres of high learning during the Gupta age were Nalanda Takshshila and Ujjain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Along with Nalanda, Vikramashila, Odantapuri, Takshashila and Vallabhi, it is believed to be a major ancient centre of learning. It flourished between 3rd and 11th centuries CE.

Detailed explanation-4: -Higher Education was given more attention during the Guptas period. Nalanda University was the most famous university that existed during this period. It is situated in Nalanda in Rajagriha. This university is located in present-day Bihar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nalanda mahavihara taught six major Buddhist schools and philosophies such as Yogachara and Sarvastivada as well as subjects such as grammar, medicine, logic and mathematics.

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