Multiple choice general knowledge

According to Indian astronomical calculations based on Kalaganana, the smallest unit of Kaal or time is represented by

  1. Truti

  2. Mahakalpa

  3. Shruti

  4. Brahmayu
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In traditional Indian time measurement (Kaalaganana), Truti is the smallest unit, equivalent to approximately 0.0432 seconds or the time taken to blink. Larger units like Mahakalpa measure billions of years, while Shruti is a musical term unrelated to time measurement. This system reflects ancient Indian precision in astronomical calculations.

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