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The Political Significance of Mathematics and Medicine in India

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the concept of zero.

Which ancient Indian medical text is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of medicine?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of medicine. It was written by Charaka, a physician who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which Indian mathematician and astronomer is known for his contributions to trigonometry, including the development of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to trigonometry, including the development of the sine function.

Which Indian physician is known for his contributions to surgery, including the development of surgical instruments and techniques?

  1. Charaka

  2. Sushruta

  3. Vagbhata

  4. Madhava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sushruta was an Indian physician who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is known for his contributions to surgery, including the development of surgical instruments and techniques.

Which Indian mathematician and astronomer is known for his contributions to calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his contributions to calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of the prime number theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 20th century CE. He is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of the prime number theorem.

Which Indian medical text is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of Ayurveda?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ashtanga Hridaya is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of Ayurveda. It was written by Vagbhata, a physician who lived in the 7th century CE.

Which Indian physician is known for his contributions to pediatrics, including the development of treatments for childhood diseases?

  1. Charaka

  2. Sushruta

  3. Vagbhata

  4. Madhava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava was an Indian physician who lived in the 14th century CE. He is known for his contributions to pediatrics, including the development of treatments for childhood diseases.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of the quadratic equation.

Which Indian medical text is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of ophthalmology?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhavaprakasha is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of ophthalmology. It was written by Bhavamishra, a physician who lived in the 16th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to geometry, including the development of the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to geometry, including the development of the concept of the Pythagorean theorem.

Which Indian medical text is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of psychiatry?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of psychiatry. It was written by Charaka, a physician who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of the Fibonacci sequence.

Which Indian medical text is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of toxicology?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered one of the most important contributions to the field of toxicology. It was written by Sushruta, a physician who lived in the 6th century BCE.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to combinatorics, including the development of the concept of the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his contributions to combinatorics, including the development of the concept of the binomial theorem.

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