Q: Who among the following Indian thinkers first spoke of food-for-work programmes to counteract the effects of famines?
(a)Kautilya
(b)Aryabhatta
(c)Chandragomin
(d)Prabhakara
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (d) 'Prabhakara'. This question from the Ancient History domain tests knowledge of Mauryan Empire.