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Jyeṣṭhadeva's Contributions to Number Theory and Combinatorics

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What is the name of Jyeṣṭhadeva's most famous work?

  1. Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha

  2. Bhāvanā-viveka

  3. Siddhānta-śiromaṇi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha is a comprehensive treatise on mathematics that covers a wide range of topics, including number theory, combinatorics, and algebra.

What is the main topic of the Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha?

  1. Number theory

  2. Combinatorics

  3. Algebra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha is primarily devoted to number theory, with a particular focus on the properties of prime numbers.

What is Jyeṣṭhadeva's most important contribution to number theory?

  1. The sieve of Eratosthenes

  2. The fundamental theorem of arithmetic

  3. The Goldbach conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva was the first mathematician to describe the sieve of Eratosthenes, a method for finding prime numbers.

What is the sieve of Eratosthenes?

  1. A method for finding prime numbers

  2. A method for finding perfect numbers

  3. A method for finding amicable numbers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sieve of Eratosthenes is a simple but effective method for finding prime numbers. It works by repeatedly sieving out multiples of each prime number, starting with the smallest prime number, 2.

What is Jyeṣṭhadeva's most important contribution to combinatorics?

  1. The Pascal triangle

  2. The binomial theorem

  3. The Catalan numbers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva was the first mathematician to describe the Pascal triangle, a triangular array of binomial coefficients.

What is the Pascal triangle?

  1. A triangular array of binomial coefficients

  2. A triangular array of Fibonacci numbers

  3. A triangular array of Catalan numbers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pascal triangle is a triangular array of binomial coefficients. It is named after Blaise Pascal, who rediscovered it in the 17th century.

What are the applications of the Pascal triangle?

  1. Counting

  2. Probability

  3. Number theory


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Pascal triangle has a wide range of applications, including counting, probability, and number theory.

What is Jyeṣṭhadeva's most important contribution to algebra?

  1. The quadratic formula

  2. The cubic formula

  3. The quartic formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva was the first mathematician to derive the quadratic formula, a formula for solving quadratic equations.

What is the quadratic formula?

  1. A formula for solving quadratic equations

  2. A formula for solving cubic equations

  3. A formula for solving quartic equations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quadratic formula is a formula for solving quadratic equations. It is named after al-Khwarizmi, who derived it in the 9th century.

What are the applications of the quadratic formula?

  1. Solving quadratic equations

  2. Finding the roots of polynomials

  3. Factoring polynomials


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The quadratic formula has a wide range of applications, including solving quadratic equations, finding the roots of polynomials, and factoring polynomials.

What is Jyeṣṭhadeva's legacy?

  1. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time

  2. He is considered one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of all time

  3. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of the medieval period


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of all time, and one of the greatest mathematicians of the medieval period.

What is the name of the journal that is dedicated to the study of Jyeṣṭhadeva's work?

  1. The Jyeṣṭhadeva Journal

  2. The Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha Journal

  3. The Indian Journal of Mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyeṣṭhadeva Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal that is dedicated to the study of Jyeṣṭhadeva's work.

What is the name of the conference that is held every year to discuss Jyeṣṭhadeva's work?

  1. The Jyeṣṭhadeva Conference

  2. The Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha Conference

  3. The Indian Mathematics Conference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyeṣṭhadeva Conference is an annual conference that is held to discuss Jyeṣṭhadeva's work.

What is the name of the museum that is dedicated to Jyeṣṭhadeva's work?

  1. The Jyeṣṭhadeva Museum

  2. The Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha Museum

  3. The Indian Mathematics Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyeṣṭhadeva Museum is a museum that is dedicated to Jyeṣṭhadeva's work.

What is the name of the statue that is dedicated to Jyeṣṭhadeva?

  1. The Jyeṣṭhadeva Statue

  2. The Gaṇita-sāra-saṅgraha Statue

  3. The Indian Mathematics Statue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyeṣṭhadeva Statue is a statue that is dedicated to Jyeṣṭhadeva.

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