Which of the following are ancient treatises on the science of medicine?

1.Charaka Samhita

2.Sulva Sutras

3.Susruta Samhita

4.Yoga Sutras

A2 & 4 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1 & 3 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct answer: (C) 1 & 3 only

Explanation

The ancient treatises on the science of medicine among these are the Charaka Samhita and the Susruta Samhita.

Statement 1 Charaka Samhita is a foundational text of Ayurvedic internal medicine.

Statement 3 Susruta Samhita is renowned for surgery and surgical instruments.

Statement 2 Sulva Sutras deal with geometry and altar construction, not medicine.

Statement 4 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali concern yoga and the mind, not medicine.

The Charaka and Susruta texts remain landmarks of ancient Indian medical science.

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