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The Siddhanta Shiromani and Its Astronomical Calculations

Description: The Siddhanta Shiromani is a Sanskrit treatise on astronomy written by the Indian mathematician and astronomer Bhaskara II in the 12th century. It is divided into four parts, dealing with the following topics:
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In which century was the Siddhanta Shiromani written?

  1. 10th

  2. 11th

  3. 12th

  4. 13th


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani was written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century.

How many parts is the Siddhanta Shiromani divided into?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani is divided into four parts.

What is the name of the first part of the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Grahaganita

  4. Goladhyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first part of the Siddhanta Shiromani is called Lilavati.

What is the name of the second part of the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Grahaganita

  4. Goladhyaya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The second part of the Siddhanta Shiromani is called Bijaganita.

What is the name of the third part of the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Grahaganita

  4. Goladhyaya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The third part of the Siddhanta Shiromani is called Grahaganita.

What is the name of the fourth part of the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Grahaganita

  4. Goladhyaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fourth part of the Siddhanta Shiromani is called Goladhyaya.

What is the main topic of the Lilavati?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main topic of the Lilavati is arithmetic.

What is the main topic of the Bijaganita?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main topic of the Bijaganita is algebra.

What is the main topic of the Grahaganita?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main topic of the Grahaganita is astronomy.

What is the main topic of the Goladhyaya?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main topic of the Goladhyaya is geometry.

What is the most important contribution of the Siddhanta Shiromani to mathematics?

  1. The development of algebra

  2. The development of geometry

  3. The development of astronomy

  4. The development of calculus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important contribution of the Siddhanta Shiromani to mathematics is the development of algebra.

Who was the author of the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara I

  4. Bhaskara II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The author of the Siddhanta Shiromani was Bhaskara II.

In which year was the Siddhanta Shiromani written?

  1. 1114

  2. 1115

  3. 1116

  4. 1117


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani was written in 1150.

In which language was the Siddhanta Shiromani written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani was written in Sanskrit.

How many chapters does the Siddhanta Shiromani have?

  1. 12

  2. 18

  3. 24

  4. 30


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani has 24 chapters.

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