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Who wrote Khanda-Khadyaka?

Who wrote Khanda-Khadyaka?

Q. Who wrote Khanda-Khadyaka? (a) Varahamihira (b) Baskara  (c) Brahma Gupta (d) Aryabhatta Ans: (c) Brahma Gupta Explanation: Khaṇḍakhādyaka (meaning “edible bite; morsel of food”) is a Sanskrit-language astronomical treatise written by Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta in 665 AD.

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Kamasutra was written by

Kamasutra was written by

Q. Kamasutra was written by (a) Vatsyayana (b) Vajjika (c) Kalhana (d) Vishakadatta1 Ans: (a) Vatsyayana Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Vatsyayana. Kamasutra is an ancient Indian text that discusses human sexual behavior, relationships, and advice on sensual pleasures. It was written by Vatsyayana, an Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 3rd

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Who wrote ‘Siddhanta Siromani’?

Who wrote ‘Siddhanta Siromani’?

Q. Who wrote ‘Siddhanta Siromani’? (a) Bhaskaracharya (b) Varahamihira (c) Brahma Gupta (d) Aryabhatta Ans: (a) Bhaskaracharya Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Bhaskaracharya. Siddhanta Siromani is a renowned mathematical treatise written by Bhaskaracharya, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 12th century CE. Bhaskaracharya was a notable figure in the field of

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