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First surgeon of the world is

  1. Ambroise Par

  2. Hippocrates

  3. Charaka

  4. Sushrut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First surgeon in the world was Maharishi Sushrutha. His famous book was Sushruth Sanhita which is an authentic book in the field of surgery. Plastic surgery is known to be a big achievement in the field of medicinal science, as mentioned in his book.

Contribution of Brahma Gupt is mostly in the field of

  1. Astrology

  2. Physics

  3. Geometry

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmaguptha who was born in 598 AD in Jalore of Rajasthan is an eminent mathematician and astronomer. His great works are ‘Brahmasfut Sidhanta’, ‘Khandkadyakam’ etc. His contributions were especially in the field of geometry.

 Ramanujan was born in the state of 

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. After evaluating his talent, Professor Hardy called Ramanujan to England for carrying his research. He died in 1920 at the age of 33. 

Who among the following great poets belonged to Rajasthan?

  1. Thikkana

  2. Nannaya

  3. Magh

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

Ramanujan was invited to England by which of the following professors

  1. Prof. Harvey

  2. Prof Hardy

  3. Prof. Williamson

  4. Prof. William Benedict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. After evaluating his talent, Professor Hardy called Ramanujan to England for carrying his research. He died in 1920 at the age of 33. 

'I will remain Hindustani while dwelling abroad and never do anything which could hurt Indian culture' these were the words spoken by

  1. Ramanujan

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'I will remain Hindustani while dwelling abroad and never do anything which could hurt Indian culture', these words were spoken by Srinivasa Ramanujan who was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. He said these words during his stay in England.