BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 63
Consider the following statements regarding Vikramshila University in Bihar: 1. It was located in present-day Banka district. 2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty. 3. The Vajrayana sect of Buddhism flourished here. 4. Subjects like law, astronomy, logic, grammar and philosophy were also taught here. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
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Answer: (C) 1 and 2
Explanation
Vikramshila (Antichak, Bhagalpur) was founded by Pala king Dharmapala (c. 8th–9th century) and was a centre of Vajrayana.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 3 is correct.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 4 is correct.
- (C) Correct
Correct: it was in Bhagalpur district and founded by Dharmapala, not Gopala.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: 1 and 2 are incorrect.