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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Which of the following writers composed works on 'astronomy and mathematics' in ancient India?

A- Kautilya
B- Varahamira
C- Kalidasa
D- Banabhatta
E- Aryabhata

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

A and C only

B and D only

B and E only

D and E only

Correct Answer:

B and E only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - B and E only

B- Varahamira
E- Aryabhata

Sanskrit plays of Kalidasa; Works on astronomy and mathematics by Aryabhata and Varahamihira; and Jaina works in Prakrit were compiled/composed between c. 400-500 CE.

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