Read the following passage and answer the questions. Janakpur in the eastern Terai is one of the oldest and most famous cities of Nepal. Mithila was the capital of the Videha (bodiless) spiritual Janakas, the rulers who were the embodiment of spiritual attainment. Janaki, Sitawas born to Siva hwaga Janaka and was married to Ram, the King of Ayodhya, the legendary hero of the great epic Ramayana. A great centre of learning for scholars in ancient times, Janakpur once had hundreds of sages who contributed substantially to Hindu philosophy. One of their oldest works was the famous Upanisad Brihadar and yaka written in the form of a dialogue, which deals with the Gods, the nature of Brahma, the supreme reality and the introduction to the self. Predominantly inhabited by Maithilis, it has its own language, script and a rich artistic tradition and culture. The religious Mithila art is well known in the local and International art world.
Which one of the following places was a great centre of learning?A) Janakpur
B) Ayodhya
C) Nepal
D) All of these
E) None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Janakpur
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