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deduced that all kind of matter are made up of “anu”

  • A) Dalton
  • B) Sir. J.J. Thomson
  • C) Kanad
  • D) Rutherford

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The concept that all matter is composed of tiny particles called "anu" originates from ancient Indian philosophy, particularly from the work of Kanad. He proposed that everything in the universe is made up of these indivisible particles. Therefore, the correct answer is:

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C) Kanad

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  • Dalton is known for atomic theory, which describes atoms as the basic units of matter.
  • Sir J.J. Thomson discovered the electron and contributed to the understanding of atomic structure.
  • Rutherford is famous for his gold foil experiment, which revealed the nucleus of the atom.

Kanad's early ideas laid the groundwork for later scientific discoveries about the nature of matter.