Ancient Science and Technology in India

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


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 the field of trigonometry, including the development of the sine table and the cosine table.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on medicine?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Bhela Samhita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on medicine. It was written by Charaka, a physician who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian astronomer is known for his accurate predictions of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his accurate predictions of eclipses, as well as his work on astrology and astronomy.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on metallurgy?

  1. Arthashastra

  2. Manusmriti

  3. Rigveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on metallurgy. It was written by Kautilya, a minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya, in the 4th century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on architecture?

  1. Vastu Shastra

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Mayamata

  4. Manasara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on architecture. It was written by various authors over a period of time, and it covers a wide range of topics, including site selection, building design, and construction methods.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on shipbuilding?

  1. Yukti Kalpataru

  2. Samarangana Sutradhara

  3. Matsya Purana

  4. Vayu Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yukti Kalpataru is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on shipbuilding. It was written by Bhoja, a king of the Paramara dynasty, in the 11th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on irrigation?

  1. Kautilya's Arthashastra

  2. Manusmriti

  3. Rigveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kautilya's Arthashastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on irrigation. It was written by Kautilya, a minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya, in the 4th century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on agriculture?

  1. Krishi-Parashara

  2. Vrikshayurveda

  3. Shukraneeti

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Krishi-Parashara is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on agriculture. It was written by Parashara, a sage who lived in the 1st century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on veterinary science?

  1. Hastyayurveda

  2. Gajashastra

  3. Ashvashastra

  4. Vaidyaka Shastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hastyayurveda is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on veterinary science. It was written by Palakapya, a veterinarian who lived in the 3rd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on music?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Brihaddeshi

  3. Sangita Ratnakara

  4. Sangeetamakaranda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on music. It was written by Bharata Muni, a sage who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on dance?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Brihaddeshi

  3. Sangita Ratnakara

  4. Sangeetamakaranda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on dance. It was written by Bharata Muni, a sage who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on drama?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Brihaddeshi

  3. Sangita Ratnakara

  4. Sangeetamakaranda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on drama. It was written by Bharata Muni, a sage who lived in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on sculpture?

  1. Shilpa Shastra

  2. Mayamata

  3. Manasara

  4. Brihat Samhita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shilpa Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on sculpture. It was written by various authors over a period of time, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the techniques of sculpture, the types of materials used, and the iconography of different deities.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on painting?

  1. Chitrasutra

  2. Vishnudharmottara Purana

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Mayamata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chitrasutra is an ancient Indian text that is considered to be the first comprehensive treatise on painting. It was written by the sage Vishnudharmottara, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the techniques of painting, the types of materials used, and the iconography of different deities.

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