Matching Ancient Compositions: Medical to Grammar
Ashtanga-Samgraha is a medical text, Dasarupaka deals with plays, Lilavati is about mathematics, and Mahabhasya is a grammar treatise.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class XII - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2002
Evidence Source
Link ↗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. MahabhasyaList-II (Subject)
1. Play
2. Grammar
3. Maths
4. Medical
[UP Lower (Pre) 2002]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Ancient Indian literature was highly specialized, with foundational texts defining medicine, mathematics, drama, and linguistics.
Authentic Source Evidence
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What is the focus of Ashtanga-Samgraha?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"These texts prove that scholarship in ancient India was categorized into 'Shastras' (sciences) with distinct pedagogical methods."
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