Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Vikramshila University was established by Chandragupta II.
2.Vikramshila University was renowned for its specialization in astronomy.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Vikramshila University was not established by Chandragupta II. It was founded by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty during the late 8th to early 9th century AD. Vikramshila University was not renowned for its specialization in astronomy. Instead, it was a major center for Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana) and focused on tantric practices and rituals.
Source: Forum IAS
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