Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India 1 The Katapayadi system of n...........

Ancient and Medival History (CDS) Ancient South Indian History

Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India :

1. The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year.

2. Achyuta Pisharati (1550 - 1621) wrote Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses .

3. Ravi Varma of Mahodayapuram set up an observatory and is also said to have inaugurated the Kollam era.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: The Katapayadi system is indeed a numeral system from Kerala, primarily used in mathematical and astronomical calculations, including determining lunar positions.

- Statement 2: Achyuta Pisharati was a polymath from Kerala known for his works on astronomy, including "Uparagakriyakrama," which deals with the subject of eclipses.

- Statement 3: Ravi Varma of Mahodayapuram is credited with establishing an observatory and inaugurating the Kollam era, which was significant in the region's history.

- Option 1 (1 and 3 only): Incorrect, as it omits the correct statement 2.

- Option 2 (3 only): Incorrect, as it omits both correct statements 1 and 2.

- Option 3 (1 and 2 only): Incorrect, as it omits the correct statement 3.

- Option 4 (1, 2, and 3): All statements are correct, making this the correct option.