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The Use of Mathematics in Indian Medicine and Healthcare

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Which ancient Indian medical text contains detailed descriptions of surgical procedures and instruments?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that contains detailed descriptions of surgical procedures and instruments. It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of medicine.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to diagnose diseases?

  1. Nadi Pariksha

  2. Jyotisha

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Panchakarma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nadi Pariksha is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to diagnose diseases. It involves taking the pulse of a patient and analyzing the patterns of the pulse to determine the state of the patient's health.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical astrology?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who developed a system of medical astrology. He wrote the Brihat Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the use of astrology in medicine.

What is the name of the mathematical model used in Indian medicine to determine the appropriate dosage of a medicine?

  1. Rasa Shastra

  2. Bhaishajya Kalpana

  3. Dravya Guna

  4. Rog Nidana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaishajya Kalpana is a mathematical model used in Indian medicine to determine the appropriate dosage of a medicine. It takes into account the patient's age, weight, and condition, as well as the potency of the medicine.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical statistics?

  1. Pingala

  2. Baudhayana

  3. Kautilya

  4. Charaka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charaka was an Indian mathematician and physician who developed a system of medical statistics. He wrote the Charaka Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the use of statistics in medicine.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the compatibility of different medicines?

  1. Dravya Guna

  2. Rasa Shastra

  3. Bhaishajya Kalpana

  4. Rog Nidana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dravya Guna is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the compatibility of different medicines. It takes into account the properties of the medicines, such as their taste, smell, and potency, to determine whether they can be safely combined.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical ethics?

  1. Susruta

  2. Varahamihira

  3. Charaka

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Susruta was an Indian mathematician and physician who developed a system of medical ethics. He wrote the Sushruta Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the ethical principles that physicians should follow.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the duration of a disease?

  1. Rog Nidana

  2. Ayurveda

  3. Panchakarma

  4. Rasa Shastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rog Nidana is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the duration of a disease. It takes into account the patient's symptoms, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall health to determine how long the disease is likely to last.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical jurisprudence?

  1. Kautilya

  2. Susruta

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Charaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kautilya was an Indian mathematician and statesman who developed a system of medical jurisprudence. He wrote the Arthashastra, which contains a detailed description of the legal principles that govern the practice of medicine.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the prognosis of a disease?

  1. Ayurveda

  2. Panchakarma

  3. Rasa Shastra

  4. Rog Nidana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rog Nidana is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the prognosis of a disease. It takes into account the patient's symptoms, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall health to determine the likelihood of the patient's recovery.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical education?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charaka was an Indian mathematician and physician who developed a system of medical education. He wrote the Charaka Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the curriculum that medical students should follow.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the efficacy of a medicine?

  1. Rasa Shastra

  2. Bhaishajya Kalpana

  3. Dravya Guna

  4. Rog Nidana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rasa Shastra is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the efficacy of a medicine. It takes into account the properties of the medicine, such as its taste, smell, and potency, to determine how effective it is likely to be.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical research?

  1. Susruta

  2. Varahamihira

  3. Charaka

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Susruta was an Indian mathematician and physician who developed a system of medical research. He wrote the Sushruta Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the methods that physicians should use to conduct medical research.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the side effects of a medicine?

  1. Dravya Guna

  2. Rasa Shastra

  3. Bhaishajya Kalpana

  4. Rog Nidana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dravya Guna is a mathematical technique used in Indian medicine to determine the side effects of a medicine. It takes into account the properties of the medicine, such as its taste, smell, and potency, to determine what side effects it is likely to cause.

Which Indian mathematician developed a system of medical terminology?

  1. Charaka

  2. Susruta

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charaka was an Indian mathematician and physician who developed a system of medical terminology. He wrote the Charaka Samhita, which contains a detailed description of the terms that physicians should use to describe diseases and treatments.

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