2023 · Q85
Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India:
- 1The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year.
- 2Achyuta Pisharati (1550 1621) wrote Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses.
- 3Ravi Varma of Mahodayapuram set up an observatory and is also said to have inaugurated the Kollam era.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 and 3
- BOnly 3
- C1 and 2
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: the Katapayadi numeral system, attributed to Vararuchi of Kerala (author of the Chandra Vakyas), was used for calculating the Moon's position on any day. Statement 2 is true: Achyuta Pisharati (1550-1621) wrote the Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses. Statement 3 is traditionally held to be true: Ravi Varma of Mahodayapuram is credited with setting up an observatory and inaugurating the Kollam era (825 CE). Hence 1, 2 and 3. Key disputed: verify against the official UPSC key.