This question tests knowledge of prominent ancient Indian scholars and their respective fields.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II I. Visakhadatta A) Medicine II. Varahamihira B) Drama III. Charaka C) Astronomy IV. Brahmagupta D) Mathematics
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1996 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Ancient Scientific and Medical Treatises (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Aryabhatiya, Brihat Samhita))
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Answer: C. I - B, II - C, III - A, IV - D
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