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Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
- Leucippus
- Maharishi Kanad (correct)
- Democritus
- Pakudha Katyayama
Which ancient Greek philosopher suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms?
Which ancient Greek philosopher suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms?
- Democritus (correct)
- Pakudha Katyayama
- Maharishi Kanad
- Leucippus
In what era did ancient Indian philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?
In what era did ancient Indian philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?
- Around 300 BC
- Around 1000 AD
- Around 100 AD
- Around 500 BC (correct)
Who elaborated on Maharishi Kanad's doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who elaborated on Maharishi Kanad's doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
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What did Democritus call the indivisible particles he suggested?
What did Democritus call the indivisible particles he suggested?
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