Multiple choice

Which statement best explains ancient Indians’ contributions to medicine?

  1. They used animals as a source for medicines.

  2. They rejected surgery because it was dangerous.

  3. They stopped trying to prevent contagious disease.

  4. They wrote medical texts to document their knowledge.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Indian physicians compiled comprehensive medical treatises, such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, to systematically document their medical and surgical knowledge. They did not reject surgery; in fact, Sushruta is often called the "father of surgery" for his pioneering work in plastic surgery and cataract removal.

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