BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 69
Match List-I with List-II: a. Charaka b. Brahmagupta c. Varahamihira d. Vishakhadatta 1. Mathematics 2. Medicine 3. Playwright 4. Astrology
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Answer: (A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Explanation
Charaka Samhita (medicine), Brahmasphutasiddhanta (maths), Brihat Samhita (astrology), Mudrarakshasa (Vishakhadatta's play).
- (A) Correct
Correct: Charaka–medicine, Brahmagupta–mathematics, Varahamihira–astrology, Vishakhadatta–playwright.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: Charaka was a physician.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: most pairs are wrong.