The Relationship Between Mathematics and Medicine in India

This quiz will test your knowledge on the relationship between mathematics and medicine in India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the medical properties of plants?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Charaka
  4. Susruta
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Ayurveda?

  1. Unani
  2. Siddha
  3. Ayurveda
  4. Homeopathy
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical diagnosis based on the principles of mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical text that is considered to be the foundation of Ayurveda?

  1. The Charaka Samhita
  2. The Sushruta Samhita
  3. The Ashtanga Hridaya
  4. The Madhava Nidana
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the use of mathematics in surgery?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Susruta
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Unani medicine?

  1. Ayurveda
  2. Siddha
  3. Unani
  4. Homeopathy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical diagnosis based on the principles of astrology?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Varahamihira
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical text that is considered to be the foundation of Unani medicine?

  1. The Charaka Samhita
  2. The Sushruta Samhita
  3. The Ashtanga Hridaya
  4. The Unani Tibb
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the use of mathematics in pharmacology?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Nagarjuna
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Siddha medicine?

  1. Ayurveda
  2. Siddha
  3. Unani
  4. Homeopathy
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical diagnosis based on the principles of numerology?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Baudhayana
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical text that is considered to be the foundation of Siddha medicine?

  1. The Charaka Samhita
  2. The Sushruta Samhita
  3. The Ashtanga Hridaya
  4. The Siddha Vaidya Ratnavali
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the use of mathematics in dentistry?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Susruta
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Homeopathy?

  1. Ayurveda
  2. Siddha
  3. Unani
  4. Homeopathy
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical diagnosis based on the principles of geometry?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Baudhayana
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama