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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?

    <p>Atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who postulated the idea of Parmanu?

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

    Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu?

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

    When did ancient Indian philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?

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

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

    <p>Parmanu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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