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Mathematics Education in India: Role of Mathematical History and Culture

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory and algebra?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to number theory, algebra, and astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains mathematical knowledge from the Vedic period?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. It contains hymns and prayers, as well as mathematical knowledge from the Vedic period.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal triangle.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the decimal system?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the decimal system.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on trigonometry and calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his work on trigonometry and calculus.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the zero symbol?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the zero symbol.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the binomial theorem.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the negative numbers?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the negative numbers.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his work on the quadratic equation.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the Pythagorean theorem.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the cubic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the cubic equation.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the sine function?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the sine function.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the cosine function.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the tangent function?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  3. Apastamba Sulba Sutra

  4. Katyayana Sulba Sutra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise that contains the earliest known use of the tangent function.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the cotangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the cotangent function.

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