Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Nalanda University” during Harsha reign:
1.Shilabhadra was the head of the University during the visit of Hieun Tsang.
2.Students and scholars from Buddhist countries were stayed and studied in the university.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Hieun Tsang recorded the fame of Nalanda University. Students and scholars from the Buddhist countries like China, Japan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Tibet and some other countries of Central and Southeast Asia stayed and studied in the university.
Shilabhadra, a reputed Buddhist scholar, who probably hailed from Assam, was the head of the University during the visit of Hieun Tsang.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
