Oriental Learning Programmes In India Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following universities was established in 1981 with the aim of reviving the traditional Indian systems of learning?

2. Which field of study was not covered in Oriental learning programmes in India?

3. Which Indian university played a significant role in promoting Oriental learning programmes?

4. Which country contributed significantly to the development of Oriental learning in India?

5. Which among the following is a famous institute in India for the study of Indology and Vedic literature?

6. Which university, established in 640 CE in present-day Bihar, is considered as one of the oldest universities in the world?

7. Which philosopher's works were extensively studied in Oriental learning programmes?

8. Which ancient Indian text was extensively studied in Oriental learning programmes?

9. Which among the following universities in India is known for its courses on Indology and Buddhist studies?

10. Who played a key role in the development of Oriental learning in India?

11. Which language was primarily used for Oriental learning programmes in India?

12. Which was the first Oriental college established in India?

13. Which among the following universities in India is known for its courses on Tamil and Dravidian studies?

14. Which ancient Indian text is considered as the source of Ayurvedic medicine?

15. In which year was the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies established in Sarnath?

16. What was the main focus of Oriental learning in India?

17. Who among the following is known for his contribution to the field of astronomy and mathematics in ancient India?

18. Which ancient Indian text is considered as the foundation of the Indian tradition of knowledge and learning?

19. Which Mughal emperor patronized the development of Oriental learning in India?

20. Who was the founder of the Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute in Chennai for the promotion of Indology?

21. Which of the following languages was used for the transmission of Buddhist texts in ancient India?

22. Which among the following universities in India is known for its courses on Sanskrit and Indology?

23. What was the aim of Oriental learning programmes in India?

24. Which Indian state has the highest number of Oriental learning institutions?

25. Which Indian leader played a significant role in promoting Oriental learning in modern India?