10 Questions
What is the concept of divisibility of matter that was postulated by Maharishi Kanad?
The concept is that if we go on dividing matter, we shall ultimately reach the smallest particles called Parmanu.
Who named the smallest particles beyond which further division is not possible as Parmanu?
Maharishi Kanad named these particles Parmanu.
Which Indian philosopher elaborated on the concept of Parmanu and its existence in a combined form?
Pakudha Katyayama elaborated on the concept of Parmanu and its existence in a combined form.
Which Greek philosophers suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms?
Democritus and Leucippus suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms.
What is the meaning of the term 'atoms' as suggested by Democritus?
The term 'atoms' suggested by Democritus means indivisible particles.
What is the concept of divisibility of matter proposed by Maharishi Kanad?
Maharishi Kanad proposed that if we go on dividing matter, we shall eventually reach the smallest particles called Parmanu.
Who named the smallest particles as Parmanu?
Maharishi Kanad named the smallest particles as Parmanu.
Which Indian philosopher elaborated the concept of particles existing in a combined form?
Pakudha Katyayama elaborated the concept of particles existing in a combined form.
What did Democritus and Leucippus suggest about the division of matter?
Democritus and Leucippus suggested that there will be a stage where matter cannot be divided further, and called these indivisible particles atoms.
What were the smallest, indivisible particles called by Democritus?
Democritus called the smallest, indivisible particles atoms.
Test your knowledge about the ancient Indian and Greek philosophers' ideas on the divisibility of matter in this quiz on Chapter 3: ATOMS. Explore the theories of Maharishi Kanad and discover the secrets of matter's unseen form.
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