Important Questions Class 6 Chapter 3.4 Balbharati English Maharashtra Board

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Sushruta (A Peep into the Past)

Short Questions

1. Who was Sushruta?
Answer : He was the “Father of Surgery” and an Ayurvedic physician.

2. What was Sushruta Samhita?
Answer : A treatise on medicine and surgery.

3. Who was Shalihotra?
Answer : The “Father of Veterinary Sciences.”

4. What did Shalihotra specialize in?
Answer : Animal healthcare and surgery.

5. How did Sushruta learn about the three missing things?
Answer : By observing his teacher.

6. Who built the first veterinary hospitals?
Answer : Emperor Ashoka.

7. What was Nakula’s expertise?
Answer : He was a horse specialist.

8. What was the first missing thing Sushruta found?
Answer : A good veterinarian should have an eagle’s eye.

9. What did Ashoka cultivate for animals?
Answer : Herbal medicines.

10. Why are there fewer veterinarians today?
Answer : Due to a lack of awareness.

Long Questions

1. What were the three things Sushruta discovered?
Answer : Sushruta learned that a good veterinarian must have an eagle’s eye (keen observation), a lion’s heart (courage), and a mother’s touch (care and compassion).

2. How did veterinary science develop in ancient India?
Answer : Veterinary science in India developed early, based on Ayurveda. Scholars like Shalihotra and Nakula wrote treatises on animal care. Emperor Ashoka established veterinary hospitals.

3. How did Shalihotra test Sushruta’s knowledge?
Answer : Shalihotra asked Sushruta what was needed for surgery. After listing tools and medicines, Sushruta realized three things were missing by observing his teacher.

4. What role did Emperor Ashoka play in animal care?
Answer : Emperor Ashoka built the first veterinary hospitals, promoted herbal medicine for animals, and emphasized cleanliness, food quality, and disease prevention.

5. How were animal by-products used in ancient India?
Answer : People used milk to make butter, ghee, curd, and khoa. Sheep provided wool, and chickens were used for meat. The use of animal resources was sustainable and practical.