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The Importance of Indian Medicine in Mathematics

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Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to medicine?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Charaka is known as the father of Indian medicine and is credited with writing the Charaka Samhita, a comprehensive treatise on medicine.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that deals with surgery?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Susruta Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with surgery and is attributed to the surgeon Susruta.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of zero and is credited with developing the decimal system.

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Ayurveda?

  1. Unani

  2. Siddha

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Homeopathy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical system that is based on the principles of balance and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of infinity and is credited with developing the concept of the infinite series.

What is the name of the Indian medical text that deals with pediatrics?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Kashyapa Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kashyapa Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with pediatrics and is attributed to the physician Kashyapa.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of the sine function and is credited with developing the sine table.

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Unani medicine?

  1. Unani

  2. Siddha

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Homeopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unani is an ancient Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Unani medicine, which is a system of medicine that originated in Greece.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of the cosine function and is credited with developing the cosine table.

What is the name of the Indian medical text that deals with ophthalmology?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhavaprakasha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhavaprakasha is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with ophthalmology and is attributed to the physician Bhavamishra.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of the tangent function and is credited with developing the tangent table.

What is the name of the Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Siddha medicine?

  1. Unani

  2. Siddha

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Homeopathy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Siddha is an ancient Indian medical system that is based on the principles of Siddha medicine, which is a system of medicine that originated in Tamil Nadu.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of the secant function and is credited with developing the secant table.

What is the name of the Indian medical text that deals with toxicology?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Rasatarangini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rasatarangini is an ancient Indian medical text that deals with toxicology and is attributed to the physician Vagbhata.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the cosecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of the cosecant function and is credited with developing the cosecant table.

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