Famous Gurukuls in Ancient India

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Which of the following was not a famous Gurukul in ancient India?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Somapura was a famous Buddhist monastery in ancient India, but it was not a Gurukul.

Which Gurukul was known as the 'Oxford of the East'?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nalanda was a renowned center of learning in ancient India and was often referred to as the 'Oxford of the East'.

In which state was the Takshashila Gurukul located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Takshashila Gurukul was located in the region of Punjab in ancient India.

Which of the following subjects was not taught at the Nalanda Gurukul?

  1. Philosophy

  2. Medicine

  3. Astronomy

  4. Mathematics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalanda Gurukul was known for its teachings in philosophy, medicine, and astronomy, but not mathematics.

Who was the founder of the Vikramshila Gurukul?

  1. King Vikramaditya

  2. King Harshavardhana

  3. King Bhoja

  4. King Lalitaditya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vikramshila Gurukul was founded by King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty.

Which Gurukul was known for its teachings in Ayurveda?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Takshashila Gurukul was renowned for its teachings in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.

Which of the following was not a famous teacher at the Nalanda Gurukul?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Vasubandhu

  4. Charaka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charaka was a renowned physician and teacher at the Takshashila Gurukul, not Nalanda.

Which Gurukul was known for its teachings in Buddhist philosophy?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nalanda Gurukul was a renowned center for the study of Buddhist philosophy.

Which of the following was not a famous student of the Takshashila Gurukul?

  1. Chanakya

  2. Kautilya

  3. Panini

  4. Aryabhata


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata was a famous student of the Nalanda Gurukul, not Takshashila.

Which Gurukul was known for its teachings in Tantra?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikramshila Gurukul was renowned for its teachings in Tantra, a spiritual and philosophical tradition.

Which of the following was not a famous teacher at the Vikramshila Gurukul?

  1. Atisha

  2. Dipankara Srijnana

  3. Nagarjuna

  4. Vasubandhu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nagarjuna was a famous teacher at the Nalanda Gurukul, not Vikramshila.

Which Gurukul was known for its teachings in Jainism?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Somapura Gurukul was renowned for its teachings in Jainism, an ancient Indian religion.

Which of the following was not a famous student of the Somapura Gurukul?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Parshvanatha

  3. Rishabhanatha

  4. Aryabhata


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata was a famous student of the Nalanda Gurukul, not Somapura.

Which Gurukul was known for its teachings in the Vedas?

  1. Takshashila

  2. Nalanda

  3. Vikramshila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Takshashila Gurukul was renowned for its teachings in the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which of the following was not a famous teacher at the Takshashila Gurukul?

  1. Chanakya

  2. Kautilya

  3. Panini

  4. Nagarjuna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagarjuna was a famous teacher at the Nalanda Gurukul, not Takshashila.

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