GyanGramAncient History · Prelims 2012 Q1114
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common…
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With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?
1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by the 1st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of the sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Source: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012. Syllabus tags and explanation are GyanGram editorial joins for learning—not official UPSC metadata.
Correct option C
• Correct Answer: C
• Sushruta Samhita describes 100+ surgical instruments (Yantras/Shastras) by 1st century AD.
• Sine (jya) in Aryabhatiya (499 AD); cyclic quadrilateral in Brahmagupta (628 AD).
• No historical evidence of internal organ transplants in 3rd century AD.
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