GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Vedic Age2008

What does Baudhayan theorem (Baudhayan Sulva Sutra) relate to?

A

Lengths of sides of a right- angled triangle

B

Calculation of the value of pi

C

Logarithmic calculations

D

Normal distribution curve

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The Baudhayan Sulva Sutra (Baudhāyana Śulbasūtra) is one of the ancient Sanskrit texts containing geometric principles, primarily related to the construction of fire altars. 2. It famously includes a statement describing the relationship between the diagonal and sides of a rectangle, which is essentially a statement of what is now known as the Pythagorean theorem. 3. Therefore, the Baudhayan theorem primarily relates to the lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle.

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