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UPSC 1996 · Q28 · Ancient History › Vedic Period · Save
The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is
(a) Sindhu
(b) Sutudri
(c) Sarasvati
(d) Ganga
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Answer: (a) Sindhu
UPSC 1996 · Q41 · Ancient History › Society, Law & Administration · Save
In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three?
(a) Kula
(b) Vamsa
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra
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Answer: (c) Kosa
UPSC 1996 · Q47 · Ancient History › Science & Technology · Save
Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
(a) Saumilla
(b) Sudraka
(c) Shaunaka
(d) Susrutha
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Answer: (d) Susrutha
UPSC 1996 · Q67 · Ancient History › Science & Technology · Save
Match List I with List II
and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I I. Visakhadatta II. Varahamihira III. Charaka IV. Brahmagupta
List II A) Medicine B) Drama C) Astronomy D) Mathematics
(a) I – A, II – C, III – D, IV – B
(b) I – B, II – A, III – C, IV – D
(c) I – B, II – C, III – A, IV – D
(d) I – C, II – B, III – A, IV – B
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Answer: (c) I – B, II – C, III – A, IV – D