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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “India’s Scientific Advancements during the Ancient Period” suitable for the Civil Services Examination

  1. Who is known as the father of medicine in ancient India?
    • a) Charaka
    • b) Sushruta
    • c) Aryabhata
    • d) Varahamihira
    • Answer: b) Sushruta
  2. Which ancient Indian text is considered a foundational work in the field of surgery?
    • a) Ashtanga Hridaya
    • b) Sushruta Samhita
    • c) Charaka Samhita
    • d) Yoga Sutras
    • Answer: b) Sushruta Samhita
  3. Aryabhata, an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, was born in which year?
    • a) 476 CE
    • b) 499 CE
    • c) 523 CE
    • d) 600 CE
    • Answer: b) 499 CE
  4. Which of the following concepts was introduced by Aryabhata in mathematics?
    • a) The value of π (pi)
    • b) The concept of zero
    • c) Trigonometric functions
    • d) Calculus
    • Answer: b) The concept of zero
  5. The Indian mathematical text ‘Brahmasphutasiddhanta’ was authored by which mathematician?
    • a) Bhaskara I
    • b) Brahmagupta
    • c) Varahamihira
    • d) Aryabhata
    • Answer: b) Brahmagupta
  6. Which ancient Indian text deals extensively with astronomy and astrology?
    • a) Aryabhatiya
    • b) Surya Siddhanta
    • c) Taittiriya Samhita
    • d) Manusmriti
    • Answer: b) Surya Siddhanta
  7. Who is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and was also a pioneer in the use of algebra?
    • a) Bhaskara II
    • b) Brahmagupta
    • c) Aryabhata
    • d) Panini
    • Answer: b) Brahmagupta
  8. The concept of the decimal system was first recorded in which ancient Indian work?
    • a) Sushruta Samhita
    • b) Aryabhatiya
    • c) Charaka Samhita
    • d) Brahmasphutasiddhanta
    • Answer: d) Brahmasphutasiddhanta
  9. Which Indian scholar made significant contributions to both astronomy and mathematics and accurately calculated the length of the solar year?
    • a) Aryabhata
    • b) Bhaskara I
    • c) Varahamihira
    • d) Bhaskara II
    • Answer: a) Aryabhata
  10. In which field did Varahamihira make notable contributions through his work ‘Pancha Siddhantika’?
    • a) Medicine
    • b) Astronomy
    • c) Mathematics
    • d) Architecture
    • Answer: b) Astronomy
  11. Which ancient Indian scholar is credited with creating the first comprehensive system of astrology in India?
    • a) Aryabhata
    • b) Varahamihira
    • c) Bhaskara II
    • d) Brahmagupta
    • Answer: b) Varahamihira
  12. What ancient Indian text is known for its detailed description of medicinal plants and their uses?
    • a) Sushruta Samhita
    • b) Charaka Samhita
    • c) Ashtanga Hridaya
    • d) Rigveda
    • Answer: b) Charaka Samhita
  13. Which metal was extensively used in ancient India for medical tools and surgical instruments?
    • a) Silver
    • b) Gold
    • c) Iron
    • d) Copper
    • Answer: d) Copper
  14. The term ‘Ayurveda’ literally means what?
    • a) Science of life
    • b) Art of healing
    • c) Knowledge of medicine
    • d) Study of herbs
    • Answer: a) Science of life
  15. Which of the following advancements in surgery was made by Sushruta?
    • a) Cesarean section
    • b) Heart surgery
    • c) Organ transplantation
    • d) Brain surgery
    • Answer: a) Cesarean section
  16. In ancient India, the practice of surgery was primarily detailed in which text?
    • a) Charaka Samhita
    • b) Sushruta Samhita
    • c) Ashtanga Hridaya
    • d) Arthashastra
    • Answer: b) Sushruta Samhita
  17. Which ancient Indian scholar was known for their contributions to both poetry and mathematics?
    • a) Bhaskara I
    • b) Kalidasa
    • c) Bhaskara II
    • d) Aryabhata
    • Answer: c) Bhaskara II
  18. What was the primary contribution of the Indian astronomer Bhaskara I?
    • a) Introduction of trigonometry
    • b) Correction of Aryabhata’s calculations
    • c) Development of calculus
    • d) Astronomical observations
    • Answer: b) Correction of Aryabhata’s calculations
  19. Who introduced the concept of a ‘sine’ in mathematics in ancient India?
    • a) Aryabhata
    • b) Bhaskara I
    • c) Varahamihira
    • d) Brahmagupta
    • Answer: a) Aryabhata
  20. Which of the following texts is known for its insights into Indian mathematics and astronomy?
    • a) Siddhanta Siromani
    • b) Surya Siddhanta
    • c) Aryabhatiya
    • d) Charaka Samhita
    • Answer: b) Surya Siddhanta
  21. Which ancient Indian civilization is known for its advanced understanding of urban planning and drainage systems?
    • a) Mauryan
    • b) Gupta
    • c) Indus Valley
    • d) Mughal
    • Answer: c) Indus Valley
  22. Who authored the ‘Yuktibhāṣā’, a significant work on mathematics?
    • a) Bhaskara I
    • b) Bhaskara II
    • c) Brahmagupta
    • d) Aryabhata
    • Answer: b) Bhaskara II
  23. Which ancient Indian text is recognized for its systematic approach to understanding and treating diseases?
    • a) Sushruta Samhita
    • b) Charaka Samhita
    • c) Ashtanga Hridaya
    • d) Rigveda
    • Answer: b) Charaka Samhita
  24. The concept of ‘Rasa’ in Ayurveda refers to what?
    • a) Taste
    • b) Energy
    • c) Vitality
    • d) Body type
    • Answer: a) Taste
  25. Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of ‘Pascal’s Triangle’ much earlier than Pascal?
    • a) Bhaskara II
    • b) Aryabhata
    • c) Brahmagupta
    • d) Madhava of Sangamagrama
    • Answer: d) Madhava of Sangamagrama
  26. What significant astronomical concept was introduced by Aryabhata?
    • a) Heliocentric theory
    • b) Ecliptic longitude
    • c) Lunar eclipse
    • d) Sidereal year
    • Answer: a) Heliocentric theory
  27. Which of the following describes the ancient Indian contribution to metallurgy?
    • a) Iron pillar of Delhi
    • b) Bronze statues
    • c) Silver coins
    • d) Gold ornaments
    • Answer: a) Iron pillar of Delhi
  28. The ‘Charaka Samhita’ emphasizes the importance of which aspect of health?
    • a) Diet
    • b) Exercise
    • c) Mental health
    • d) Hygiene
    • Answer: a) Diet
  29. Which of the following advancements in mathematics was developed in ancient India?
    • a) Algebraic expressions
    • b) Geometry
    • c) Calculus
    • d) All of the above
    • Answer: d) All of the above
  30. The ancient Indian system of astrology is known as?
    • a) Vedic astrology
    • b) Jyotish
    • c) Kundalini
    • d) Tantra
    • Answer: b) Jyotish

These MCQs cover a broad range of topics related to India’s scientific advancements during the ancient period, suitable for candidates preparing for civil services examinations.

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