Indian Institute of Mathematical Sciences

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In which year was the Indian Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IIMS) established?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIMS was established in 1995 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.

Where is the main campus of IIMS located?

  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Bangalore

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main campus of IIMS is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

What is the primary objective of IIMS?

  1. To promote research in mathematics

  2. To provide education in mathematics

  3. To collaborate with other institutions in mathematics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IIMS has the primary objective of promoting research in mathematics, providing education in mathematics, and collaborating with other institutions in mathematics.

Which of the following is NOT a research area at IIMS?

  1. Algebra

  2. Analysis

  3. Geometry

  4. Computer Science


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IIMS has research areas in Algebra, Analysis, and Geometry, but not in Computer Science.

Who was the first director of IIMS?

  1. V. S. Varadarajan

  2. C. S. Seshadri

  3. M. S. Raghunathan

  4. S. R. Srinivasacharyulu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. S. Varadarajan was the first director of IIMS.

How many students are currently enrolled at IIMS?

  1. Around 200

  2. Around 400

  3. Around 600

  4. Around 800


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIMS currently has around 200 students enrolled.

What is the name of the annual mathematics conference organized by IIMS?

  1. International Conference on Mathematics

  2. Indian Mathematics Conference

  3. IIMS Annual Mathematics Conference

  4. National Conference on Mathematics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IIMS organizes an annual mathematics conference called the IIMS Annual Mathematics Conference.

Which of the following is NOT a publication of IIMS?

  1. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Mathematical Sciences

  2. Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society

  3. IIMS Journal of Mathematics

  4. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IIMS publishes the Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Mathematical Sciences and the IIMS Journal of Mathematics, but not the Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society.

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of IIMS?

  1. Winning the Fields Medal

  2. Hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians

  3. Establishing the National Centre for Mathematics

  4. Developing new mathematical models


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIMS has achieved hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians, establishing the National Centre for Mathematics, and developing new mathematical models, but it has not won the Fields Medal.

What is the name of the library at IIMS?

  1. IIMS Library

  2. C. S. Seshadri Library

  3. M. S. Raghunathan Library

  4. S. R. Srinivasacharyulu Library


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The library at IIMS is named the C. S. Seshadri Library.

Which of the following is NOT a facility available at IIMS?

  1. Lecture halls

  2. Laboratories

  3. Computer labs

  4. Sports complex


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IIMS has lecture halls, laboratories, and computer labs, but not a sports complex.

What is the name of the student body at IIMS?

  1. IIMS Students' Union

  2. IIMS Student Council

  3. IIMS Students' Association

  4. IIMS Student Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The student body at IIMS is called the IIMS Students' Union.

Which of the following is NOT an event organized by the IIMS Students' Union?

  1. Annual Mathematics Festival

  2. Sports Day

  3. Cultural Fest

  4. Alumni Meet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IIMS Students' Union organizes the Annual Mathematics Festival, Sports Day, and Cultural Fest, but not the Alumni Meet.

What is the name of the annual sports event organized by the IIMS Students' Union?

  1. IIMS Sports Day

  2. IIMS Sports Fest

  3. IIMS Sports Meet

  4. IIMS Sports Tournament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annual sports event organized by the IIMS Students' Union is called the IIMS Sports Day.

Which of the following is NOT a sport played at the IIMS Sports Day?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Basketball

  4. Chess


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cricket, Football, and Basketball are played at the IIMS Sports Day, but Chess is not.

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