Q. In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, ‘Brihat Samhita’. It was a treatise on
(a) astronomy
(b) statecraft
(c) ayurvedic system of medicine.
(d) economics
Ans: (a) astronomy
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) astronomy.
Varahamihira, a renowned scholar and polymath of the Gupta period, wrote the famous book called ‘Brihat Samhita.’ It is a comprehensive treatise on various subjects, primarily focusing on astronomy.
The Brihat Samhita covers a wide range of topics related to astronomy, including celestial observations, planetary movements, astrology, and horoscopy. It provides detailed descriptions of astronomical phenomena, star constellations, eclipses, and other celestial events.
While Varahamihira contributed to other fields as well, such as mathematics, astrology, and horoscopy, his work Brihat Samhita specifically deals with astronomical knowledge and its application.
Therefore, option (a) astronomy is the correct answer.
