Indian Mathematics

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Indian Mathematics, specifically focusing on the relationship between Indian Mathematics and Architecture.
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Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of zero, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

The ancient Indian text, the Sulba Sutras, contains geometric constructions for what?

  1. Altars

  2. Temples

  3. Houses

  4. Palaces


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian texts that contain geometric constructions for altars. These constructions were used to ensure that altars were built with precise dimensions and orientations.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pingala was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is credited with developing the Fibonacci sequence, which is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers.

The ancient Indian game of Chaturanga is the predecessor of which modern game?

  1. Chess

  2. Go

  3. Backgammon

  4. Checkers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaturanga is an ancient Indian strategy board game that is considered to be the predecessor of modern chess. The game was played on an 8x8 board with pieces that included pawns, rooks, bishops, knights, and a king and queen.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He is credited with developing the Pascal's triangle, which is a triangular array of binomial coefficients.

The ancient Indian architectural style known as Vastu Shastra is based on what principles?

  1. Geometry

  2. Astronomy

  3. Numerology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian architectural style that is based on the principles of geometry, astronomy, and numerology. These principles were used to design buildings that were in harmony with the natural world and that would bring good luck and prosperity to the occupants.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Lilavati, was written by which mathematician?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He is credited with writing the Lilavati, which is a mathematical text that covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the square root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the square root, which is a major breakthrough in mathematics.

The ancient Indian architectural style known as Dravidian architecture is characterized by what features?

  1. Pyramidal roofs

  2. Curvilinear towers

  3. Intricate carvings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dravidian architecture is an ancient Indian architectural style that is characterized by pyramidal roofs, curvilinear towers, and intricate carvings. This style of architecture is found in many temples and palaces in South India.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cube root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the cube root, which is a major breakthrough in mathematics.

The ancient Indian architectural style known as Nagara architecture is characterized by what features?

  1. Shikhara towers

  2. Amalaka discs

  3. Intricate carvings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagara architecture is an ancient Indian architectural style that is characterized by shikhara towers, amalaka discs, and intricate carvings. This style of architecture is found in many temples and palaces in North India.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the quadratic equation, which is a major breakthrough in mathematics.

The ancient Indian architectural style known as Chalukya architecture is characterized by what features?

  1. Stepped pyramids

  2. Intricate carvings

  3. Sculptural panels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalukya architecture is an ancient Indian architectural style that is characterized by stepped pyramids, intricate carvings, and sculptural panels. This style of architecture is found in many temples and palaces in Central India.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the sine function, which is a major breakthrough in mathematics.

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