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Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Indian contributions to geometry, including the work of Baudhayana, Aryabhata, and Brahmagupta.
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Who is considered to be the father of Indian geometry?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana is credited with writing the Sulba Sutras, which contain geometric constructions and formulas that were used in the construction of altars and other religious structures.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the sine function and used it to solve problems in astronomy and trigonometry.

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

  1. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana's Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. This theorem is also known as the Pythagorean Theorem.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the quadratic equation?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the quadratic equation and developed methods for solving quadratic equations.

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

  1. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the negative number?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the negative number and used it in his mathematical calculations.

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. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana's Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse. This theorem is also known as the Pythagorean Theorem.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the decimal system and used it in his mathematical calculations.

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

  1. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata's Theorem states that the area of a circle is equal to pi times the square of its radius.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the zero and used it in his mathematical calculations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the volume of a sphere is equal to four-thirds pi times the cube of its radius?

  1. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem states that the volume of a sphere is equal to four-thirds pi times the cube of its radius.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the square root?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana developed the concept of the square root and used it in his mathematical calculations.

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. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baudhayana's Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse. This theorem is also known as the Pythagorean Theorem.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Baudhayana

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Bhaskara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the decimal system and used it in his mathematical calculations.

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

  1. Baudhayana's Theorem

  2. Aryabhata's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Bhaskara's Theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata's Theorem states that the area of a circle is equal to pi times the square of its radius.

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