Indian Mathematical Concepts in New Zealand Mathematics

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Which Indian mathematician's work on the Fibonacci sequence was influential in the development of mathematics in New Zealand?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's work on the Fibonacci sequence, known as the 'Ank Sutra' or 'Verse on Series', was influential in the development of mathematics in New Zealand. His ideas were later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in Western mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of geometric figures to represent numbers?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yantra is an Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of geometric figures to represent numbers. These geometric figures are often used in religious and spiritual practices, as well as in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'zero' and introduced it to the world?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the 'zero' and introducing it to the world. His work on the zero was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'negative number' and used it in his mathematical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of the 'negative number' and using it in his mathematical calculations. His work on negative numbers was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of a series of numbers to represent a quantity?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Sangraha is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Mahavira in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'decimal system' and introduced it to the world?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the 'decimal system' and introducing it to the world. His work on the decimal system was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of a series of numbers to represent a quantity?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Sangraha is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Mahavira in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'trigonometric functions' and used them in his mathematical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the 'trigonometric functions' and using them in his mathematical calculations. His work on trigonometry was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of a series of numbers to represent a quantity?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Sangraha is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Mahavira in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'calculus' and used it in his mathematical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the concept of the 'calculus' and using it in his mathematical calculations. His work on calculus was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of a series of numbers to represent a quantity?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Sangraha is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Mahavira in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'infinity' and used it in his mathematical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the 'infinity' and using it in his mathematical calculations. His work on infinity was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to the use of a series of numbers to represent a quantity?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Sangraha is an Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions. It was written by Mahavira in the 9th century and is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'Pythagorean theorem' and used it in his mathematical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the 'Pythagorean theorem' and using it in his mathematical calculations. His work on the Pythagorean theorem was later adopted by European mathematicians and became a fundamental concept in modern mathematics.

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