Matching ancient Indian sites — Lothal, Sarnath, Rajgir, Nalanda — UPSC Prelims...

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Lothal: Ancient dockyard
2. Sarnath: First Sermon of Buddha
3. Rajgir: Lion capital of Asoka
4. Nalanda: Great seat of Buddhist learning

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. I, II, III and IV
2. III and IV
3. I, II and IV
4. I and II

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Lothal is correctly matched with the ancient dockyard of the Indus Valley Civilization. Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Nalanda was a renowned ancient centre of Buddhist learning and education. However, the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka is associated with Sarnath, not Rajgir.

Answer: (c) I, II and IV