Dandin's Contributions to Mathematics

Description: Dandin was an ancient Indian mathematician who lived during the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
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What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Dandin?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Ganita-Sara-Sangraha

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dandin's mathematical treatise is called Ganita-Sara-Sangraha, which means 'Compendium of Mathematical Principles'.

What is the main topic covered in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganita-Sara-Sangraha primarily focuses on arithmetic, including topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and square roots.

Which mathematical concept did Dandin introduce in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha?

  1. Zero

  2. Negative Numbers

  3. Irrational Numbers

  4. Infinity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin introduced the concept of negative numbers in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha, making him one of the first mathematicians to do so.

What is the formula for finding the square root of a number given by Dandin?

  1. $\sqrt{a} = \frac{a}{2}$

  2. $\sqrt{a} = \frac{a}{4}$

  3. $\sqrt{a} = \frac{a}{8}$

  4. $\sqrt{a} = \frac{a}{16}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin provided a formula for finding the square root of a number, which is (\sqrt{a} = \frac{a}{4}).

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

  1. Completing the Square

  2. Quadratic Formula

  3. Factorization

  4. Substitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin used the method of completing the square to solve quadratic equations.

Which mathematical concept did Dandin use to solve indeterminate equations?

  1. Continued Fractions

  2. Diophantine Equations

  3. Pell's Equation

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin employed continued fractions to solve indeterminate equations.

What is the name of the geometric figure that Dandin studied in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha?

  1. Triangle

  2. Square

  3. Circle

  4. Sphere


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dandin studied the properties of circles in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha.

What formula did Dandin provide for the circumference of a circle?

  1. $\pi r^2$

  2. $\2\pi r$

  3. $\pi d$

  4. $\4\pi r$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin gave the formula for the circumference of a circle as (2\pi r).

What is the name of the theorem that Dandin proved in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Descartes' Rule of Signs

  4. Fermat's Little Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin proved the Pythagorean theorem in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha.

What is the value of (\pi) given by Dandin in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha?

  1. $\frac{22}{7}$

  2. $\3$

  3. $\3.14$

  4. $\3.14159$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin approximated the value of (\pi) as (\frac{22}{7}) in the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha.

Which mathematical concept did Dandin use to calculate the volume of a sphere?

  1. Cavalieri's Principle

  2. Method of Exhaustion

  3. Archimedes' Principle

  4. Simpson's Rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin employed the method of exhaustion to determine the volume of a sphere.

What formula did Dandin provide for the volume of a sphere?

  1. $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$

  2. $\frac{1}{3}\pi r^3$

  3. $\frac{2}{3}\pi r^3$

  4. $\pi r^3$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin gave the formula for the volume of a sphere as (\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3).

Which mathematical concept did Dandin use to calculate the area of a triangle?

  1. Heron's Formula

  2. Brahmagupta's Formula

  3. Pythagorean Theorem

  4. Law of Cosines


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin utilized Brahmagupta's formula to compute the area of a triangle.

What formula did Dandin provide for the area of a triangle?

  1. $\frac{1}{2}bh$

  2. $\frac{1}{2}ab$

  3. $\frac{1}{2}ac$

  4. $\frac{1}{2}bc$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandin gave the formula for the area of a triangle as (\frac{1}{2}bh), where (b) is the base and (h) is the height.

Which mathematical concept did Dandin use to calculate the volume of a pyramid?

  1. Cavalieri's Principle

  2. Method of Exhaustion

  3. Archimedes' Principle

  4. Simpson's Rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dandin employed the method of exhaustion to determine the volume of a pyramid.

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