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Maharshi Kanada named the smallest particle of matter anu.


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The correct option is A True
  • Every matter in the world is made up of small particles known as atoms.
  • Indian philosopher Maharshi Kanada, named this small particle of matter as ‘anu’.
  • He also believed that every atom is again made up of some subatomic particles, which he called as paramanu.

Thus, the given statement is True.I.e., Maharshi Kanada named the smallest particle of matter anu.


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