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CDS 2025 · PYQ · Cultural / Educational Institutions · hard

Which of the following educational institutions, established under the Central Ministry of Culture, is promoting good moral values and behaviour to develop the teachings of Lord Buddha and the values of love, compassion and non-violence to preserve, protect and promote?

  1. A.Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
  2. B.National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi
  3. C.Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda✓ Correct
  4. D.IGNOU, New Delhi

Explanation

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, located in Nalanda, Bihar, is a deemed university under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established to revive the ancient Nalanda tradition of learning and to preserve, protect and promote the teachings of Lord Buddha and Buddhist studies, including the values of love, compassion, and non-violence. The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (Shimla) is under the Ministry of Education, NCERT is under the Ministry of Education, and IGNOU is also under the Ministry of Education. Hence, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is the correct answer.
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