Ancient History PYQ 154 of 208 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?

  1. ASushruta
  2. BSaumilla
  3. CShudraka
  4. DShaunaka
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

65th BPSC (Pre) 2019

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

No option fits the Gupta period. Sushruta, the father of surgery, belongs to roughly 1000-600 BCE, about a millennium too early.

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