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Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was _________.

  1. Varahamihira

  2. Bhandarkar

  3. Pujyapada

  4. Prasastapada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Varahamihira was a renowned 6th-century Indian astronomer and mathematician who authored the Panchasiddhantika, which summarizes five earlier astronomical systems.

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

What did Aryabhata write in his Sanskrit book Aryabhatiyam?

  1. Day and night were caused by rotation of earth around its own axis

  2. Scientific explanation for eclipses

  3. Calculating the circumference of the circle

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata, a mathematician and a astronomer, wrote a book in Sanskrit known as the Aryabhatiyam. He stated that day and night were caused by the rotation of earth around its own axis, even though it seems as if the sun is rising and setting everyday. He developed a scientific explanation for eclipses as well. He also found a way of calculating the circumference of a circle, which is nearly as accurate as the formula we use today.

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Shushruta Samahita has mentioned  _______ illnesses and _____ instruments used in surgery.

  1. 2000, 1000

  2. 2000, 327

  3. 1120, 120

  4. 1000, 100
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sushruta Samhita, written around 6th century BCE, discusses subjects such as General Principles, Pathology, Diagnosis, Anatomy, Sensorial Prognosis, Therapeutics, Pharmaceutics, and Toxicology. It is divided into 186 chapters and contains descriptions of 1120 illnesses, 700 medicinal plants, 300 surgical procedures and 120 surgical instruments.

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

Who said "The Indian medical science covers the whole topic of medicine. It describes the human anatomy, blood circulation, muscles of the body, etc."

  1. Sir William Hunter

  2. Sir John Snow

  3. Wiliam Bentinck

  4. Sir John Shore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir William Hunter, a British historian and civil servant, made several observations regarding the sophistication of ancient Indian medical sciences in his writings.

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

The systematic way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation is called?

  1. Technology

  2. Science

  3. Study

  4. Design
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The systematic way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation is called science. It organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions. Science includes wide range of topics like biological, physical, chemical, universe, space etc. 

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

Nagarjuna is known as the Einstein of India because _______.

  1. Like Einstein he had a rare insight into the nature of the universe.

  2. He was one of the greatest physicists of all time.

  3. He propounded the theory of Shunyavada similar to Einstein's theory of Relativity.

  4. He was a great dialectician.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nagarjuna is often compared to Einstein because his philosophical concept of Shunyavada (emptiness) shares conceptual parallels with the relativity of existence, similar to how Einstein's theories changed the perception of space and time.