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Consider The following:

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.
In the field of geometry, Aryabhatta described the various properties of a circle giving a very accurate value for pi correct to four decimal places at 3·1416.
Sharangadhara Samhita is an important text on political system of ancient India.

How many of the following above is/are correct ?

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Explanation:

Correct - The Bakhshali Manuscript is indeed a mathematical text that deals with topics like fractions, square roots, and arithmetic and geometric progressions. However, it's commonly believed to be written in a form of Sanskrit, not "the Gatha language." The script used is a form of the Sharada script.
Correct - Aryabhata, the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, provided a very accurate value for pi, correct to four decimal places at 3.1416. He did make significant contributions to the field of geometry, including the properties of a circle.
Incorrect - Sharangadhara Samhita is one of the best books on Ayurvedic medicine written by Acharya Sharangadhara not political system

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