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

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Q: 98 (CDS-II/2023)
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 (π) correct to four decimal places as 3.1416.
3. Sharangadhara Samhita is an important text on political system of ancient India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

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Science & Technology

question_exam: 

CDS-II

The Bakshali Manuscript is indeed written in the Gatha language and discusses mathematical concepts. Aryabhatta provided an accurate approximation for pi. However, Sharangadhara Samhita is not a text on political systems but is related to Ayurveda.