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Bihar Board Class 11 Arts English · Ch 2: Nalanda: Ancient Seat of Learning

Bihar Board Class 11 Arts English · Ch 2: Nalanda: Ancient Seat of Learning is an online chapter test in the Bihar Board Class 11 Arts pattern, covering Nalanda: Ancient Seat of Learning. Attempt it on SeatBeat with a timer like the real exam, then see a detailed solution for every question and your score and weak-topic analysis.

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Ancient Seat of Learning MCQ questions with answers

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  1. Q1. The chapter says the library of Nalanda was so large that it is reported to have burned for a long time after the attack. What does this detail chiefly suggest to a careful reader?

    • A. The library held a vast collection of books and manuscripts
    • B. The library was built entirely of dry firewood
    • C. Only a few important books were kept in the library
    • D. The fire was started by the students themselves
    Solution

    A fire lasting so long means the library held an enormous number of books and manuscripts, showing how rich Nalanda's store of knowledge was.

  2. Q2. Match each item in List A with its correct description in List B: List A: (i) Nalanda's library (ii) Bakhtiyar Khilji (iii) Gupta rulers List B: (P) early patrons of the university (Q) a huge store of manuscripts (R) the invader who destroyed it Choose the correctly matched option.

    • A. (i)-Q, (ii)-R, (iii)-P
    • B. (i)-P, (ii)-Q, (iii)-R
    • C. (i)-Q, (ii)-P, (iii)-R
    • D. (i)-R, (ii)-P, (iii)-Q
    Solution

    The library was a great store of manuscripts, the Gupta rulers were early patrons, and Khilji was the destroyer.

  3. Q3. Suppose a modern school wishes to follow Nalanda's example of attracting students from far and wide. Which feature of Nalanda, as shown in the chapter, would best serve this aim?

    • A. A rule that students must come from only one country
    • B. A reputation for excellent teachers and high standards of study
    • C. A location far away from any town or road
    • D. A gate guarded by soldiers to keep most people out
    Solution

    Nalanda's reputation for high-quality teaching and famous scholars drew students even from distant lands, so excellence in teaching is the key feature to copy.

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