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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Religions & Philosophy
Question No. 94Interactive Test Mode
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Q94. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Susrutha

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Susrutha is renowned as the father of Indian surgery and medicine, author of the surgical compendium Sushruta Samhita. While original traditions date him earlier, the Bower Manuscript and classical Gupta medical traditions recognize Sushruta's medical school and texts as flourishing and widely compiled during the classical Gupta epoch.

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Sudraka was a playwright (Mrichchhakatika), while Susrutha is the only prominent medical authority among the options.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q94)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Religions & Philosophy
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) Susrutha

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q94

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 94 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Art and Culture (Religions & Philosophy) question is Option (D): "(d) Susrutha". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Religions & Philosophy". You can explore all repeated questions from Religions & Philosophy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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