Question

According to the ancient Indian history, Sulvasutras was related to which of the following?

• A. Science
• B. Architecture
• C. Geometry
• D. Economics

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Geometry

The Shulva Sutras were related to measurements and construction of fire altars. The Shulva Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Śrauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire-altar construction. These are considered as the addition of the Vedas that provide rules of altar construction. The altar needed to be made in precise measurements for successful ritual sacrifice.