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Description: This quiz covers the topic of 'Contributions to Geometry' in Indian Mathematics.
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Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Geometry'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Geometry' for his significant contributions to the field.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'Sulbasutras'?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Apastamba

  3. Katyayana

  4. Manava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana is credited with developing the 'Sulbasutras', a collection of mathematical rules and formulas used in ancient India for constructing altars and other religious structures.

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

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Aryabhata's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pythagoras' Theorem is a well-known theorem in geometry that establishes the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

Who discovered the formula for calculating the area of a triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta discovered the formula for calculating the area of a triangle, which is given by (1/2) * base * height.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'cyclic quadrilaterals'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara I developed the concept of 'cyclic quadrilaterals', which are quadrilaterals whose vertices lie on a circle.

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

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Angle Sum Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Angle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always equal to 180 degrees.

Who developed the concept of 'trigonometric functions'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of 'trigonometric functions', which are used to calculate angles and distances in triangles.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the ratio of the sides of a similar triangle is equal to the ratio of their corresponding altitudes?

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Thales' Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thales' Theorem states that the ratio of the sides of a similar triangle is equal to the ratio of their corresponding altitudes.

Who developed the concept of 'geometric progressions'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of 'geometric progressions', which are sequences of numbers where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant factor.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a circle is equal to pi multiplied by the square of its radius?

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Area of a Circle Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Area of a Circle Theorem states that the area of a circle is equal to pi multiplied by the square of its radius.

Who developed the concept of 'conic sections'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of 'conic sections', which are curves formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 degrees?

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Angle Sum Theorem for Quadrilaterals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Angle Sum Theorem for Quadrilaterals states that the sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is always equal to 360 degrees.

Who developed the concept of 'Pascal's triangle'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of 'Pascal's triangle', which is a triangular array of binomial coefficients.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a parallelogram is equal to the product of its base and height?

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Area of a Parallelogram Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Area of a Parallelogram Theorem states that the area of a parallelogram is equal to the product of its base and height.

Who developed the concept of 'magic squares'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara I

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of 'magic squares', which are square grids filled with numbers in such a way that the sum of each row, column, and diagonal is the same.

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