Women Mathematicians in Modern India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the contributions of women mathematicians in modern India. From pioneers in the field to contemporary researchers, these women have made significant impacts in various branches of mathematics.
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Who is considered as the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarada K. Menon was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics in 1950 from the University of Michigan, USA.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her work in number theory and Diophantine equations?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Manjul Bhargava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manjul Bhargava is an Indian-American mathematician known for his work in number theory and Diophantine equations. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 2014.

Who is known as the 'Human Computer' for her exceptional mental calculation abilities?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakuntala Devi, also known as the 'Human Computer', was an Indian mathematician and mental calculator. She was known for her ability to perform complex calculations mentally.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to algebraic geometry and representation theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Indira Chatterji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indira Chatterji was an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic geometry and representation theory. She was the first woman to be elected as the President of the Indian Mathematical Society.

Who is known for her work in graph theory and combinatorial optimization?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Geetha Narayanan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geetha Narayanan is an Indian mathematician known for her work in graph theory and combinatorial optimization. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to algebraic topology and knot theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic topology and knot theory. She is a recipient of the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians.

Who is known for her work in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Nalini Anantharaman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalini Anantharaman is an Indian-French mathematician known for her work in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations. She is a recipient of the Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to number theory and automorphic forms?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Dipendra Prasad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dipendra Prasad is an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to number theory and automorphic forms. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.

Who is known for her work in algebraic geometry and representation theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Neena Gupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neena Gupta is an Indian mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry and representation theory. She is a recipient of the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to operator algebras and quantum information theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Amritanshu Prasad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amritanshu Prasad is an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to operator algebras and quantum information theory. She is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.

Who is known for her work in probability theory and stochastic processes?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Renuka Vardarajan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renuka Vardarajan is an Indian-American mathematician known for her work in probability theory and stochastic processes. She is a recipient of the Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to algebraic topology and knot theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Sujatha Ramdorai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujatha Ramdorai is an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic topology and knot theory. She is a recipient of the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians.

Who is known for her work in number theory and modular forms?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Madhu Sudan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhu Sudan is an Indian-American mathematician known for his work in number theory and modular forms. He is a recipient of the Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences.

Which Indian mathematician is known for her contributions to algebraic geometry and representation theory?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Indira Chatterji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indira Chatterji was an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic geometry and representation theory. She was the first woman to be elected as the President of the Indian Mathematical Society.

Who is known for her work in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations?

  1. Shakuntala Devi

  2. Renuka Devi

  3. Sarada K. Menon

  4. Nalini Anantharaman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalini Anantharaman is an Indian-French mathematician known for her work in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations. She is a recipient of the Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences.

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