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Illuminating the Path of Indian Mathematical and Philosophical Inquiry

Description: Illuminating the Path of Indian Mathematical and Philosophical Inquiry
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Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the father of Indian mathematics due to his significant contributions to the field, including the development of the decimal system, the concept of zero, and the trigonometric functions.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains mathematical and astronomical knowledge?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism, and contains hymns and prayers. It also includes mathematical and astronomical knowledge, such as the concept of zero and the use of geometric shapes.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the sine function, which is used to calculate the length of a side of a right triangle.

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

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Euclidean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta theorem

  4. Aryabhata theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental theorem in geometry that states that the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

Who is considered the greatest mathematician of medieval India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is considered the greatest mathematician of medieval India due to his significant contributions to mathematics, including the development of the Fibonacci sequence, the solution of quadratic equations, and the use of trigonometry in astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the zero, which is a fundamental concept in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the decimal system, which is a system of representing numbers using powers of 10.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the negative number?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the negative number, which is a number that is less than zero.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the square root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the square root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself, produces a given number.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cube root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the cube root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself three times, produces a given number.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the fourth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the fourth root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself four times, produces a given number.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the fifth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the fifth root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself five times, produces a given number.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sixth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the sixth root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself six times, produces a given number.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the seventh root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the seventh root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself seven times, produces a given number.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the eighth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the eighth root, which is the number that, when multiplied by itself eight times, produces a given number.

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