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The copper statues of Gautam Buddha at Sultanjung in Bhagalpur reflects ancient India's expertise and skill in the field of _________.

  1. Chemistry

  2. Physics

  3. Biolology

  4. Economics
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Copper metallurgy requires precise knowledge of chemical principles, including alloying, casting techniques, and patination. The Sultanjung Buddha statues demonstrate ancient India's sophisticated understanding of chemical processes in metallurgy, particularly bronze casting and metalworking.

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In which century there was a drastic progress in science and technology?

  1. Twentienth century

  2. Twenty first century

  3. Nineteenth Century

  4. Eighteenth century
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In the twentieth century drastic progress took place in science and technology as never before.Man received a powerful energy source in the form of atomic energy.Man made progress in space research just as in atomic energy.

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Who are considered the pioneers of Indian medicine?

  1. Charak and Shushrut

  2. Vikramaditya and Kumarpal

  3. Chandragupta and Samudragupta

  4. Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta
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Charaka and Sushruta are the two most prominent figures in ancient Indian medicine, known for the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, respectively.

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Nalanda University had its own school of chemistry and furnace for the study and research.

  1. True

  2. False
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Nalanda University was a center of advanced learning that included studies in various sciences, including chemistry and metallurgy, evidenced by archaeological findings of furnaces.

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The statue of a dancing girl made of __________ , found in Mohenjo-daro was the product of "lost wax- technique".

  1. Limestones

  2. Bronze

  3. Silver

  4. Copper
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Explanation

The famous 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjo-daro is a well-known example of Bronze Age metallurgy using the lost-wax casting technique.

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Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of __________.

  1. Astronomy

  2. Biology

  3. Medicine

  4. Physiology
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Aryabhatta was a pioneering mathematician and astronomer who wrote the Aryabhatiya, covering topics like planetary motion and eclipses.

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Who wrote Charak Samhita, a sanskrit text on Ayurveda?

  1. Maharshi Dayanand

  2. Maharshi Charak

  3. Maharshi Shushrut

  4. Aryabhatta
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Charak Samhita is a foundational text on Ayurveda, traditionally attributed to the sage Charak. It covers various aspects of health, medicine, and disease management.

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Who is considered to be the father of mathematics?

  1. Brahmagupta

  2. Aryabhatta

  3. Charak

  4. Bhaskaracharya
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Aryabhatta is widely recognized for his significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy in ancient India, including the concept of zero and place-value systems. While the term 'father of mathematics' is often debated globally, in the context of Indian curriculum, Aryabhatta is the standard answer.

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Which book was composed by Bhaskaracharya?

  1. Lilawati Ganit

  2. Kalawati Ganit

  3. Champawati Ganit

  4. Shilawati Ganit
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Lilawati Ganit is a famous mathematical treatise written by the Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century. It is named after his daughter.