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UPSC 2008: What does Baudhayana theorem (Baudhayana 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle
The Baudhāyana Śulba Sūtra states the relationship of the sides of a right-angled triangle (a² + b² = c²), centuries before Pythagoras; it does not deal with π, logarithms or statistics. Hence option (a) is correct. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/baudhayana-framed-right-angled-triangle-theorem-ncert-class-8-textbook-101767035145257.html?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 46. It falls under Ancient History > Science & Technology.
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