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What does the term 'Science' mean according to the chapter?
Which ancient Indian scholar is known as the 'Father of Mathematics'?
Which book was written by Maharshi Charak?
Who introduced the use of mercury ash as medicine?
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Which of the following are correct statements about ancient Indian metallurgy?
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A metallic idol of a female dancer was discovered from Indus Valley Civilization, The Nataraja statue is a masterpiece in sculpture, Buddha statues were found at Takshshila from the Kushan period
Ancient India made extraordinary progress in metallurgy. Evidence includes the female dancer idol from Indus Valley, Buddha statues from Takshshila (Kushan period), and numerous metal idols during the Chola period, including the famous Nataraja statue.
The iron pillar built by Chandragupta II is famous because:
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It has not corroded despite centuries of exposure
The Vijay Stambha, a 24 feet high iron pillar weighing 7 tonnes built by Chandragupta II, is famous because despite nature's fury over centuries, it has not yet corroded. This demonstrates the advanced alchemical knowledge of ancient India.
Which mathematical concepts were gifted by India to the world?
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Discovery of zero, Decimal system, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic
India's gifts to the world in mathematics include the discovery of zero, decimal systems, algebra, theorem of Boddhayan, Geometry, and Arithmetic. These fundamental concepts form the basis of modern mathematics.
Into how many sections did Varahmihir divide astrology?
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3 sections
Varahmihir, the great astrologer and astronomer, divided astrology into 3 sections: Tantra, Hora, and Samhita. His work 'Brihadsamhita' provides comprehensive information about astrology.
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