Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian medical practice influenced modern medicine?

  1. They mainly focused on treating diseases.

  2. They developed a number of surgical practices.

  3. They made medicine from the parts of animals.

  4. They passed on medical information verbally.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Indian medical texts, such as the Sushruta Samhita, detailed advanced surgical procedures including plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, and cataract removal. These early techniques laid foundational principles that heavily influenced modern surgical practices. Other options describe general or less unique aspects of ancient medicine.

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