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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