Exploring Ancient Philosophers' Theories on Matter Divisibility Quiz
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What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?

  • Padarth
  • Parmanu
  • Particles
  • Atoms (correct)

Who postulated the idea of Parmanu?

  • Pakudha Katyayama
  • Democritus
  • Maharishi Kanad (correct)
  • Leucippus

Who suggested that there are smallest particles beyond which further division will not be possible?

  • Leucippus
  • Pakudha Katyayama
  • Democritus
  • Maharishi Kanad (correct)

Who elaborated the doctrine of smallest particles existing in a combined form?

<p>Pakudha Katyayama (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the idea of divisibility of matter considered in India?

<p>Around 500 BC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?

<p>Atoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who postulated the idea of Parmanu?

<p>Maharishi Kanad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu?

<p>Pakudha Katyayama (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did ancient Indian philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?

<p>Around 500 BC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the smallest particles by Maharishi Kanad?

<p>Parmanu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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