Nalanda University Curriculum

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What was the primary focus of Nalanda University's curriculum?

  1. Religious studies

  2. Medical studies

  3. Scientific studies

  4. Arts and humanities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalanda University was renowned for its emphasis on arts and humanities, including philosophy, literature, and linguistics.

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

  1. Mathematics

  2. Astronomy

  3. Medicine

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Nalanda University offered a wide range of subjects, engineering was not one of them.

Who was the most famous teacher at Nalanda University?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Vasubandhu

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagarjuna was a renowned Buddhist philosopher and teacher who taught at Nalanda University in the 2nd century CE.

What was the name of the library at Nalanda University?

  1. Dharmaganja

  2. Ratnodadhi

  3. Saraswati Bhavan

  4. Nalanda Library


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The library at Nalanda University was called Ratnodadhi, which means 'ocean of jewels'.

How many students attended Nalanda University at its peak?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nalanda University is estimated to have had around 10,000 students at its peak.

What was the language of instruction at Nalanda University?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Pali

  3. Prakrit

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit was the primary language of instruction at Nalanda University.

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

  1. Philosophy

  2. Logic

  3. Grammar

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Nalanda University offered a wide range of subjects, medicine was not one of them.

What was the name of the entrance exam for Nalanda University?

  1. Nalanda Entrance Exam

  2. Nalanda Scholarship Exam

  3. Nalanda Admission Test

  4. Nalanda University Entrance Exam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The entrance exam for Nalanda University was called the Nalanda University Entrance Exam.

How long did it take to complete a degree at Nalanda University?

  1. 5 years

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years

  4. 20 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It took around 15 years to complete a degree at Nalanda University.

What was the name of the Nalanda University's founder?

  1. Kumara Gupta I

  2. Skandagupta

  3. Harshavardhana

  4. Nalanda Deva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kumara Gupta I is credited with founding Nalanda University in the 5th century CE.

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

  1. Mathematics

  2. Astronomy

  3. Medicine

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Nalanda University offered a wide range of subjects, engineering was not one of them.

What was the name of the Nalanda University's library?

  1. Dharmaganja

  2. Ratnodadhi

  3. Saraswati Bhavan

  4. Nalanda Library


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The library at Nalanda University was called Ratnodadhi, which means 'ocean of jewels'.

How many students attended Nalanda University at its peak?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nalanda University is estimated to have had around 10,000 students at its peak.

What was the language of instruction at Nalanda University?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Pali

  3. Prakrit

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit was the primary language of instruction at Nalanda University.

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

  1. Philosophy

  2. Logic

  3. Grammar

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Nalanda University offered a wide range of subjects, medicine was not one of them.

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