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Unveiling the Impact of Mathematical Associations in India

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Which of the following is the oldest mathematical association in India?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Calcutta Mathematical Society was founded in 1876, making it the oldest mathematical association in India.

Who was the first president of the Indian Mathematical Society?

  1. V. Ramaswamy Aiyer

  2. A. C. Banerjee

  3. S. Ramanujan

  4. C. V. Raman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. Ramaswamy Aiyer was the first president of the Indian Mathematical Society, serving from 1907 to 1909.

Which mathematical association in India is responsible for publishing the journal 'The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society'?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society', which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

What is the name of the annual conference organized by the Indian Mathematical Society?

  1. Annual Conference of the Indian Mathematical Society

  2. International Conference on Mathematics

  3. National Conference on Mathematics

  4. All India Conference of Mathematicians

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Mathematical Society organizes an annual conference called the Annual Conference of the Indian Mathematical Society, which brings together mathematicians from all over India.

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the field of number theory?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Benares Mathematical Society is known for its contributions to the field of number theory, particularly in the area of modular forms.

What is the name of the mathematical association in India that was founded by S. Ramanujan?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S. Ramanujan founded the Madras Mathematical Society in 1917, which is now one of the leading mathematical associations in India.

Which mathematical association in India is responsible for organizing the Ramanujan Mathematics Competition?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras Mathematical Society organizes the Ramanujan Mathematics Competition, which is a prestigious mathematics competition for school students in India.

What is the name of the mathematical association in India that was founded by C. V. Raman?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. National Academy of Sciences, India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

C. V. Raman founded the National Academy of Sciences, India in 1930, which is a multidisciplinary academy that includes a section for mathematics.

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the field of applied mathematics?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Calcutta Mathematical Society is known for its contributions to the field of applied mathematics, particularly in the areas of fluid mechanics and elasticity.

What is the name of the mathematical association in India that was founded by Harish-Chandra?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harish-Chandra founded the Benares Mathematical Society in 1958, which is now one of the leading mathematical associations in India.

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the field of algebraic geometry?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras Mathematical Society is known for its contributions to the field of algebraic geometry, particularly in the area of moduli spaces.

What is the name of the mathematical association in India that was founded by M. S. Narasimhan?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan founded the Madras Mathematical Society in 1968, which is now one of the leading mathematical associations in India.

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the field of differential geometry?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Benares Mathematical Society is known for its contributions to the field of differential geometry, particularly in the area of Riemannian geometry.

What is the name of the mathematical association in India that was founded by S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan founded the Madras Mathematical Society in 1976, which is now one of the leading mathematical associations in India.

Which mathematical association in India is known for its contributions to the field of probability theory?

  1. Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. Benares Mathematical Society

  4. Madras Mathematical Society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras Mathematical Society is known for its contributions to the field of probability theory, particularly in the area of stochastic processes.

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