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Spread of Indian Mathematical Knowledge to Other Parts of the World

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Which Indian mathematician is credited with introducing the concept of zero to the world?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with introducing the concept of zero to the world in the 7th century.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on mathematics and astronomy written by Aryabhata in the 5th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Pancasiddhantika

  3. Surya Siddhanta

  4. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a seminal work in Indian mathematics and astronomy written by Aryabhata in the 5th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal's triangle in the 12th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of negative numbers in the 7th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the decimal system in the 5th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of irrational numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of irrational numbers in the 12th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of calculus in the 12th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of trigonometry in the 5th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of algebra?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of algebra in the 7th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of geometry in the 5th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of probability?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of probability in the 12th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of statistics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of statistics in the 12th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of mathematical analysis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of mathematical analysis in the 12th century.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of number theory?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of number theory in the 7th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of combinatorics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed the concept of combinatorics in the 12th century.

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