Indian Contributions to Surveying
Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the significant contributions made by Indian scholars and mathematicians to the field of surveying. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian mathematics surveying history of surveying |
Who is considered the father of Indian surveying?
Which ancient Indian text is known for its detailed descriptions of surveying techniques?
What is the primary instrument used in traditional Indian surveying?
Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function and its application in surveying?
What is the traditional Indian unit of measurement for length?
Which Indian mathematician formulated the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?
What is the traditional Indian method for measuring angles?
Which ancient Indian text contains detailed instructions for constructing surveying instruments?
Who was the first Indian surveyor to use the theodolite for surveying?
Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'Jya' function, a precursor to the sine function?
What is the traditional Indian method for measuring distances?
Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'Kuttaka' method for solving linear equations?
What is the traditional Indian method for measuring elevations?
Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'Chakravala' method for solving indeterminate equations?