Question

Which of these countries announced one billion US dollar aid for the reconstruction of Nalanda University?

• A. Japan
• B. Singapore
• C. Malaysia
• D. China

Hint:

China's historic links to Nalanda through Buddhist scholars like Xuanzang connect to this large aid pledge.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Several countries backed the Nalanda University revival because of its shared Buddhist and historical heritage across Asia, but this question asks about one very specific, large pledge.

1. Japan: Involved in supporting the Nalanda project in general, but not the source of this specific billion-dollar aid figure.
2. Singapore: Also a supporting country, but not the one tied to this figure.
3. Malaysia: Part of the wider group of backers, not the source of this pledge.
4. China: Announced aid of about one billion US dollars for reconstructing Nalanda University, reflecting its own historical ties to the ancient university through pilgrim-scholars like Xuanzang.

So the correct answer is option D, China.