Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

According to the Brihat Samhita, what do you call the process of making scents, mouth perfumes and bath powders?

Options:

Jatuka

Gandhayukli

Kamplcica

Pattanga

Correct Answer:

Gandhayukli

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Gandhayukli

  • An encyclopaedia written in Sanskrit and published in the sixth century in Ujjain was called Brhat-Samhita.
  • In addition to divination, the book covers a wide range of topics, such as astronomy, planetary motion, eclipses, rainfall, architecture, crop development, perfume production, matrimony, household relationships, gems, and ceremonies.