Which of the following is an ancient treatise on mathematics?

ANyaya Sutras

BSamkhya Karika

CSamkhya Pravachana Sutras

DSulva Sutras ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Sulva Sutras

Explanation

The Sulva Sutras are the ancient treatise dealing with mathematics, especially geometry.

The Nyaya Sutras form a text of logic and epistemology, not mathematics.

The Samkhya Karika expounds Samkhya philosophy, not mathematics.

The Samkhya Pravachana Sutras also belong to philosophy rather than mathematics.

The Sulva Sutras give geometric rules for constructing sacrificial altars.

They contain early statements resembling the Pythagorean relationship.

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