UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    With regard to the field of medicine in ancient India, which of the following are correct?
    1. Study of anatomy was prevalent.
    2. Methods to diagnose disease were practiced.
    3. There was ignorance about operation method.
    4. Use of various plants as medicines was prevalent.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A)  1, 2 and 3 only 

    B)  2, 3 and 4 only

    C)  1, 2 and 4 only 

    D) 1, 3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The famous scholar of medicine Sushruta (2nd century BC) has described the method of operating cataract, stone disease and several other ailments.


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