Which of the following statements is are correct 1 The Bakshali Manuscript written in the Gatha lang...........

Ancient and Medival History (CDS) Medieval South Indian History

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Bakshali Manuscript written in the Gatha language (a refined version of old Prakrit) using the Sharada script deals with topics such as fractions, square roots, arithmetic and geometric progressions.

2. In the field of geometry, Aryabhatta described the various properties of a circle giving a very accurate value for pi (n) correct to four decimal places at 3•1416.

3. Sharangadhara Samhita is an important text on political system of ancient India.

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: The Bakshali Manuscript does indeed use the Sharada script and discusses mathematical topics such as fractions, square roots, and progressions. It is written in a form of a Prakrit language, aligning with the Gatha language description. This statement is correct.

- Statement 2: Aryabhatta did accurately describe properties of a circle, including a value for pi, approximated as 3.1416. This value is indeed correct up to four decimal places. This statement is correct.

- Statement 3: Sharangadhara Samhita is not related to political systems. It is primarily associated with Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system. This statement is incorrect.

Given the analysis, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Correct Option: 3. 1 and 2 only