Ancient Indian Science and Technology

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe one method used in ancient India for water management or irrigation.

Describe the contribution of Panini to ancient Indian science and technology.

Describe the use of astronomy in ancient Indian agriculture.

Explain the importance of the 'Sulbasutras' in ancient Indian mathematics.

Explain the significance of Takshashila and Nalanda in the context of ancient Indian education and science.

Explain the significance of the Harappan drainage system in the context of ancient Indian technology.

Name one ancient Indian contribution to the field of metallurgy.

Context: The Harappan civilization is known for its advanced urban planning. Analyze how the layout of Harappan cities reflects their understanding of science and technology.

Which ancient Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places? (1) Aryabhata (2) Bhaskara II (3) Varahamihira (4) Charaka

Which ancient Indian mathematician introduced the concept of negative numbers? (1) Aryabhata (2) Brahmagupta (3) Bhaskara II (4) Varahamihira

Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with the earliest use of zero as a number? (1) Aryabhata (2) Brahmagupta (3) Bhaskara II (4) Varahamihira

Which ancient Indian mathematician wrote the book 'Aryabhatiya'? (1) Bhaskara I (2) Brahmagupta (3) Aryabhata (4) Varahamihira

Fill in the blank: The ancient Indian numeral system was later adopted by _______ and spread to Europe.

Fill in the blank: The ancient Indian physician _______ is known for his work on Ayurveda and the Charaka Samhita.

Fill in the blank: The ancient Indian system of medicine is known as _______.

Fill in the blank: The ancient Indian text _______ is considered a major work on astronomy and astrology.

True or False: Ancient Indian astronomers believed that the Earth was flat.

True or False: Ancient Indian astronomers could predict solar and lunar eclipses accurately.

True or False: Ancient Indian mathematicians used the place value system.

True or False: Ancient Indian physicians performed plastic surgery, including reconstruction of noses.