Question

Which ancient Indian scholar claimed that termite mounds were indicators of groundwater?
1. Kanad
2. Garga
3. Varahamihira
4. Bhashkaracharya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Varahamihira

The correct option is Varahamihira

Varahanmihira

• Varahanmihira was an 6th Centuray Astrologer. 
• Brihat Samhita is his notable work. 
• Varahamihira has claimed the presence of termite mounds indicates water below in his book Brihat Samhita.
• He also gave other indicators like presence of certain species of plants and animals. 

Termite Mound

• It is a large conical mound of soil which is formed by Termite.
• It is considered as large nest made by Termites. 
• Such mounds are formed at areas of scarcity of water and build over areas having presence of ground water in such areas.

• Kanand was an ancient scholar and scientist. The hindi name of particle (atom or molecule) is on his name. 
• Garga is the name of the sage who did "nam karan" to lord Sri Krishna.
• Bhashkaracharya was a famous mathematician of 12th Century.