Consider the following statements: 1. Nalanda University was an important centre of Buddhist learning and was patronised by the Palas. 2. The Vikramasila University in Bihar was an important centre of Vajrayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Mahayana or the Great Vehicle became popular and influential in India.

Nalanda University was an important centre of Buddhist learning and was patronised by the Palas. It spread to China and Japan.
The Vikramasila University in Bihar was an important centre of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT