Question

Siddha medicine system was founded by

• A. Group of 10 Siddhars
• B. Group of 18 Siddhars
• C. Group of 20 Siddhars
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Group of 18 Siddhars

Siddha medicine is a system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamil Nadu in South India. It is considered to be one of India's oldest systems of medicine. There were 18 important Siddhars in olden days and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha medicine. The Siddhars wrote their knowledge in palm leaf manuscripts, fragments of which were found in parts of South India.

So the correct option is 'Group of 18 Siddhars'.