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Indian Mathematics and the Study of Infinity: Exploring the Boundaries of the Universe

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Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian mathematics due to his significant contributions to astronomy, trigonometry, and algebra.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and introducing it into the Indian number system.

What is the name of the famous Indian treatise on mathematics written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphutasiddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's Lilavati is a renowned treatise on mathematics that covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on infinite series and calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama made significant contributions to the study of infinite series and is considered a pioneer in the development of calculus.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Triangle Sum Theorem

  4. Law of Cosines


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was the first mathematician to systematically develop the concept of negative numbers and their operations.

What is the name of the famous Indian observatory built by Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jai Singh II constructed five Jantar Mantars, which are remarkable astronomical observatories located in different cities of India.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the concept of the Fibonacci sequence, although it was later popularized by Leonardo of Pisa.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the decimal system, which revolutionized the way numbers were represented and calculated.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the sine function, which is a fundamental trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the cosine function, which is another fundamental trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the tangent function, which is a trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cotangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the cotangent function, which is a trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the secant function, which is a trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the cosecant function, which is a trigonometric function used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

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