Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Which of the following was not invented in India?

  1. optical fiber

  2. corrosion-resistant iron

  3. plastic surgery

  4. compass
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India made significant contributions to ancient sciences including early forms of plastic surgery (Sushruta), corrosion-resistant iron (Delhi Iron Pillar), and contributions to fiber optics concepts (Narinder Kapany). However, the compass was invented in China during the Han dynasty (2nd century BCE) for navigation and Feng Shui purposes. The compass reached Europe much later via Arab traders.

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