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The Golden Age of Indian Mathematics: A Celebration of Intellectual Brilliance

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Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' and made significant contributions to number theory, algebra, and astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' for his groundbreaking work in number theory, algebra, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'zero' and introduced the decimal system, revolutionizing mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician from the 7th century CE, is credited with developing the concept of 'zero' and introducing the decimal system, which had a profound impact on mathematics.

Who wrote the influential mathematical treatise 'Lilavati', which covered topics such as arithmetic, geometry, and algebra?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, wrote the renowned mathematical treatise 'Lilavati' in the 12th century CE, covering a wide range of mathematical topics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Fibonacci sequence' and made significant contributions to number theory and combinatorics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, a 20th-century Indian mathematician, is renowned for his work on the 'Fibonacci sequence' and his contributions to number theory and combinatorics.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Theorem

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Goldbach's Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem, also known as Pythagoras' Theorem, is a fundamental theorem in geometry that relates the sides of a right triangle.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Pascal's triangle' and made significant contributions to number theory and combinatorics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the 'Pascal's triangle', a triangular array of binomial coefficients, and made significant contributions to number theory and combinatorics.

Who is known for developing the 'Sulba Sutras', a collection of mathematical texts that provided instructions for constructing altars and performing geometric calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Baudhayana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baudhayana, an ancient Indian mathematician, is known for developing the 'Sulba Sutras', a collection of mathematical texts that provided instructions for constructing altars and performing geometric calculations.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Aryabhata's algorithm', a method for solving indeterminate linear equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the 'Aryabhata's algorithm', a method for solving indeterminate linear equations, which is still used today.

Who wrote the mathematical treatise 'Brahmasphuta Siddhanta', which covered topics such as algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta wrote the mathematical treatise 'Brahmasphuta Siddhanta', which covered a wide range of mathematical topics, including algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Chakravala method', a method for solving indeterminate quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the 'Chakravala method', a method for solving indeterminate quadratic equations, which is still used today.

Who is known for developing the 'Madhava series', a series expansion for various mathematical functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, a 14th-century Indian mathematician, is known for developing the 'Madhava series', a series expansion for various mathematical functions.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Nilakantha series', a series expansion for the arctangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, a 15th-century Indian mathematician, developed the 'Nilakantha series', a series expansion for the arctangent function.

Who is known for developing the 'Kerala school of mathematics', which made significant contributions to calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is known for developing the 'Kerala school of mathematics', which made significant contributions to calculus.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Jyeshtadeva's rule', a method for solving cubic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Jyeshtadeva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jyeshtadeva, a 16th-century Indian mathematician, developed the 'Jyeshtadeva's rule', a method for solving cubic equations.

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