State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

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

  1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  2. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
  3. a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
  4. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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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.