UP Lower (Pre) 2002

Ancient Indian Science and Arts

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: **List-I (Compositions)** A. Ashtanga-Samgraha B. Das rupaka C. Lilavati D. Mahabhasya **List-II (Subject)** 1. Play 2. Grammar 3. Maths 4. Medical

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept Ancient Indian literature was highly specialized, with foundational texts defining medicine, mathematics, drama, and linguistics.

Explanation
Ashtanga-Samgraha (Vagbhata): A primary medical text on Ayurveda.
Dasarupaka (Dhananjaya): A treatise on the ten types of drama/plays.
Lilavati (Bhaskara II): A monumental work on mathematics.
Mahabhasya (Patanjali): A major commentary on Sanskrit grammar.

Logical Breakup
A-4: Vagbhata synthesized Charaka and Sushruta in this work.
B-1: Dhananjaya’s work refined the theories of the Natyashastra.
C-3: Lilavati focuses on arithmetic and geometry.
D-2: Patanjali's commentary is the cornerstone of linguistic logic.

Active Recall

Question

What is the focus of Ashtanga-Samgraha?

Answer

It is a systematic summary of the eight branches of Ayurvedic medicine.

Core Insight

These texts prove that scholarship in ancient India was categorized into 'Shastras' (sciences) with distinct pedagogical methods.