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Who postulated the idea of Parmanu?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu?
- Democritus
- Maharishi Kanad (correct)
- Leucippus
- Pakudha Katyayama
What did Democritus name the indivisible particles?
What did Democritus name the indivisible particles?
- Atoms (correct)
- Matter
- Parmanu
- Padarth
Who suggested that particles obtained at a certain stage cannot be divided further?
Who suggested that particles obtained at a certain stage cannot be divided further?
- Maharishi Kanad
- Leucippus
- Pakudha Katyayama
- Democritus (correct)
In what era did ancient Indian and Greek philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?
In what era did ancient Indian and Greek philosophers consider the divisibility of matter?
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Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
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