Question 1ElucidateGS1GS1
"Nalanda is a symbol of India's academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange". Elucidate with special references to foreign travellers' accounts. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, Bihar. It is the first residential building built by the Guptas Empire. Kumar Gupta of the Gupta Empire. It is the symbol of academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange.
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Main Body
As a symbol of India's academic heritage: (1) Here the subjects ranging from social studies, science, mathematics, philosophy and literature were taught. (2) There was rigorous test based on which admission was alloted. (3) They had professor and teachers from the different areas/corners of the world. Nalanda - as symbol of cultural exchange: (1) Here the cultural exchange between the Buddhist monk and Hindu people took place. (2) People came from China, Korea, Japan and other South-East Asian Nations. Foreign Travellers Accounting: (1) Fa Hienvisited during the Gupta gave the detail of Nalanda. (2) Hhun Tsangvisited during Harsha, also gave details.
3They had professor and teachers from the different areas/corners of the world. Nalanda - as symbol of cultural exchange: (1) Here the cultural exchange between the Buddhist monk and Hindu people took place. (2) People came from China, Korea, Japan and other South-East Asian Nations. Foreign Travellers Accounting: (1) Fa Hien → visited during the Gupta gave the detail of Nalanda. (2) Hhun Tsang → visited during Harsha, also gave details.
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Conclusion
As PM Modi said, Nalanda will emerge as the place of cultural diffusion of Indian tradition.
16 words
- Clear structure with distinct subsections
- Mentions specific foreign travellers (Fa Hien, Hhun Tsang)
- Addresses both academic heritage and cultural exchange
- Includes contemporary reference to PM Modi
- Covers multiple aspects of Nalanda's significance
Topper
Aniket Ranjan
AIR 482025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Architecture
Nalanda University
Writing Stats
228
Total words
1
Paragraphs
formal academic
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