Ancient Indian Zoology

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What is the earliest concrete evidence of interest in animal life as mentioned in the passage?

  • Cave paintings of birds and mammals
  • Rock carvings of hunting scenes
  • Neolithic pottery with animal engravings
  • Neolithic haematite drawings of animals (correct)

Who are some modern authors mentioned in the passage?

  • Neolithic men in India
  • Nordenskiold, Locy, and Bodenheimer (correct)
  • J. L. BllADURI, K. K. T.WARI, and BISWAMOY BISWAS
  • Hindus and Chinese

According to the passage, which culture areas of the world made similar efforts in collecting information about the living world?

  • Western Asia and Europe (correct)
  • Peoples of other culture areas of the world
  • Hindus and Chinese
  • Eastern Asia and India

What is the main reason for the lack of recognition of ancient Indian contributions to the science of biology according to the passage?

<p>Language barrier for Western historians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language proficiency is suggested as a requirement for Western historians of biology to revise their remarks and opinions about ancient Indian contributions?

<p>Sanskrit and other classical languages of India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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