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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2017 — General Studies · Question 27 of 200

Q27
History of IndiaMahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism
The famous physician during Buddha's time was
  1. a.Kautilya
  2. b.Nachiketa
  3. c.Charaka
  4. d.Jivaka

Answer: (D) Jivaka

Jivaka was a renowned physician of ancient India, contemporary with the Buddha, traditionally associated with treating both the Buddha and King Bimbisara.