Indian Mathematical Methods and Techniques

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Which of the following is an ancient Indian mathematical text that deals with various mathematical topics such as arithmetic, geometry, and algebra?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Ganita Sara Sangraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian mathematical texts that deal with various mathematical topics such as arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. They are believed to have been written between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics. He lived in the 5th century CE and is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

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. Bhaskara's theorem

  4. Aryabhata's theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is a 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. It is one of the most well-known and important theorems in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of zero.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve indeterminate linear equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve indeterminate linear equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of the decimal system.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quadratic equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quadratic equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of the sine function.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve cubic equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve cubic equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of the cosine function.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quartic equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quartic equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of the tangent function.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quintic equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve quintic equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics. He is also credited with developing the concept of the secant function.

What is the name of the method used by Indian mathematicians to solve sextic equations?

  1. Cramer's rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  3. Vedic mathematics

  4. Kutta's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is a method used by Indian mathematicians to solve sextic equations. It is based on the ancient Indian mathematical text, the Vedas.

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