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The famous physician during Buddha’s time was

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kautilya
  2. Nachiketa
  3. Charaka
  4. Jivaka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jivaka

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Jivaka 📚 Explanation: Jivaka Komarabhacca was the personal physician to King Bimbisara and also provided medical care to Gautama Buddha and the Buddhist Sangha. He was a master of traditional Indian medicine and surgery. His fame as a healer was so great that he is still revered in several Buddhist traditions across Asia.