Multiple choice general knowledge history

The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Baudhayana (also spelled Budhayana), an ancient Indian mathematician from the Vedic period (around 800 BCE), did calculate the value of pi in his Sulba Sutras. His approximation was very close to the actual value, showing advanced mathematical understanding in ancient India.

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