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 mathematics and made significant contributions to various branches of mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
Siddhanta Siromani consists of four sections: Lilavati (arithmetic), Bijaganita (algebra), Goladhyaya (spheres), and Grahaganita (mathematics of planets). It covers a wide range of mathematical concepts and methods, including equations, number systems, quadratic equations, geometric progressions, and solutions for planetary motions.
Bhaskaracharya’s Siddhanta Siromani is considered a significant work in the history of Indian mathematics and has had a lasting impact on the development of mathematical knowledge in the Indian subcontinent.
