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Q: ………..comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution.
  • A. Nalanda
  • B. Rani ki vav
  • C. Hill Forts of Rajasthan
  • D. Fatehpur Sikri
Correct Answer: Option A - The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the state of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, Viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian subcontinent.
A. The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the state of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, Viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian subcontinent.

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The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the state of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, Viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian subcontinent.