69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 62

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  1. Consider re: Vikramshila University: 1. Located in present-day Banka district. 2. Established by Gopala I of the Pala dynasty. 3. Vajrayana Buddhism flourished here. 4. Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar, Philosophy were also taught. Which are incorrect?

    1. 2 and 3
    2. 1 and 4
    3. 1 and 2
    4. None of the above
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    Answer: C — 1 and 2

    Vikramshila is in Bhagalpur district (not Banka) and was founded by Dharmapala (not Gopala I) — statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

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