{"id":80195,"date":"2024-04-21T17:54:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=80195"},"modified":"2024-04-21T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:54:38","slug":"during-ancient-period-which-district-of-bihar-was-also-known-as-tapovan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/during-ancient-period-which-district-of-bihar-was-also-known-as-tapovan\/","title":{"rendered":"During ancient period which district of Bihar was also known as &#8216;Tapovan&#8217;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a974be8819e4\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Buxar                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Kaimur                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Nalanda                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Bhojpur                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. Nalanda.<\/p>\n<p>Nalanda was a major Buddhist center in the ancient Indian subcontinent. It was located in the present-day district of Nalanda in the Indian state of Bihar. The site <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>The name &#8220;Nalanda&#8221; means &#8220;forest of bliss&#8221; or &#8220;grove of rishis&#8221;. It is said that the Buddha himself visited the site and meditated there.<\/p>\n<p>The Nalanda Mahavihara was founded in the 5th century CE by the Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I. It was one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning in the world. The university attracted students from all over Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.<\/p>\n<p>The Nalanda Mahavihara was destroyed by the Muslim invaders in the 12th century CE. However, the site has been excavated and many important artifacts have been recovered. The Nalanda Museum houses a collection of these artifacts.<\/p>\n<p>The Nalanda Mahavihara was a major center of Buddhist learning for over 700 years. It was a place where scholars from all over the world came to study and debate. The university was a major contributor to the development of Buddhist thought and practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Nalanda Mahavihara was a symbol of the cultural and intellectual achievements of ancient India. It is a reminder of the rich history and heritage of India.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> incorrect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buxar is a district in the Indian state of Bihar. 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