Question

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative :
(i) Scientific research in ancient India, was at its peak for a period of about :
(a) 400 years
(b) 1100 years
(c) 700 years
(d) 100 years
(ii) Under the Maurya, Shaka and Gupta empires, scientific research flourished because :
(a) There was no shortage of money to stop it.
(b) There were famous universities at Nalanda, Varanasi and Taxila.
(c) There was much exchange of scholars with neighbouring countries.
(d) Of all the three reasons put together.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

(i) Scientific research in ancient India, was at its peak for a period of about 400 years.

(ii) Under the Maurya, Shaka and Gupta empires, scientific research flourished because of all the three reasons put together.

Explanation:

Scientific research in ancient India

In Ancient India, there lived many sages and seers, and also abundant scholars and scientists. Research flourished for about 400 years where we taught the world to count and how to make the best steel, etc.

Scientific research in Maurya, Shaka and Gupta empires.

Under the Maurya, Shaka and Gupta empires, scientific research flourished because of the renowned universities like Nalanda, Varanasi and Taxila. Many scholars and scientists visited these universities from near and far abetting a healthy exchange of knowledge. The universities were strongly supported by the ruling kings in terms of finance.