- Charak Samhita is a foundational text of Ayurveda, dealing with medicine. - Madhavanidana is a classical Ayurvedic text on pathology and diagnosis of diseases. - Lagdhacharya is the author of Vedanga Jyotisha, an ancient Indian text on astronomy and astrology. - Panchasiddhantika, written by Varahamihira, is a major treatise on mathematical astronomy and astrology, summarizing five earlier astronomical schools (Siddhantas). It is not related to Public Administration.
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Ancient Scientific and Medical Treatises (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Aryabhatiya, Brihat Samhita))
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Answer: D. Panchasiddhantika - Public Administration
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