Ancient Indian Science and Arts

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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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

[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


  • 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.
  • Analytical Breakdown


  • 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.
  • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "What is the focus of Ashtanga-Samgraha?"

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

    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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