Question

92. Which of the following statemensts is/are correct?

i. Varahamihira composed the book 'Pancha Siddhantika'.

ii. It is a book about the study of mathematics.

• A. a) i only
• B. b) ii only
• C. c) Both i and ii
• D. d) None

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) i only

Ans 92 A

Explanation: Varahamihira composed PanchaSiddhantika, the five astronomical systems. He was also a great authority on astrology. His work Brihadsamhita is a great work in Sanskrit literature. It deals with a variety of subjects like astronomy, astrology, geography, architecture, weather, animals, marriage and omens. His Brihadjataka is considered to be a standard work on astrology