History · Ancient Indian Science and Philosophy
Which of these statements are correct regarding ancient Indian practices and texts? (A) Yogic exercises aimed at controlling breath and breathing cycles are known as Pranayama. (B) Acharya Nagarjuna mentions the transformation of prakrti (substance) by the use of Osadhi (herbs) and Samadhi. (C) Patanjali in the Yogasutra states that siddhi (accomplishment/occult power) can be attained by the application of an herb. (D) Megasthenes mentions that some form of medicine was practiced by ancient ascetic sects. (E) Sushruta was primarily associated with ancient astronomy. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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- 1(A), (B) and (C) only
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(A), (B), (C) and (D) only
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