Multiple choice

How did the ancient Indians protect and cure themselves from diseases?

  1. They didn’t protect themselves, they just died if they got sick.

  2. By having healthy habits and hoping not to get sick.

  3. Through penicillin, antivirals, and vitamin supplements.

  4. Through medicines, inoculation and surgery.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Indian medical texts, such as those by Sushruta, describe advanced surgical techniques, the use of herbal medicines, and early forms of inoculation to prevent diseases like smallpox.

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