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Indian Algebra

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian Algebra, a branch of mathematics that originated in ancient India and made significant contributions to the development of mathematics.
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Who is considered the father of Indian Algebra?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is widely regarded as the father of Indian Algebra. He made significant contributions to the development of algebraic concepts and techniques.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the zero and introduced it into the number system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) is credited with developing the concept of the zero and introducing it into the number system. He also made significant contributions to algebra and astronomy.

What is the name of the algebraic treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Surya Siddhanta

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) wrote several important mathematical works, including the Bijaganita, which is considered a landmark treatise on algebra.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was the first mathematician to develop the concept of negative numbers and to formulate rules for their operations.

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

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chakravala method is an ancient Indian method for solving indeterminate linear equations. It was developed by Indian mathematicians around the 12th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the quadratic equation and provided a formula for solving it?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the quadratic equation and provided a formula for solving it. This formula is known as the Brahmagupta formula.

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

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sulbasutra is an ancient Indian text that contains rules for constructing geometric figures and solving geometric problems. It also includes methods for solving cubic equations.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the second degree?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the second degree and provided a method for solving it.

What is the name of the method developed by Indian mathematicians to solve simultaneous linear equations?

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kuttaka method is an ancient Indian method for solving simultaneous linear equations. It was developed by Indian mathematicians around the 6th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Diophantine equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the Diophantine equation and provided methods for solving it.

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

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata's Method is an ancient Indian method for solving quadratic equations. It was developed by Aryabhata in the 5th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the third degree?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the third degree and provided a method for solving it.

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

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chakravala method is an ancient Indian method for solving quartic equations. It was developed by Indian mathematicians around the 12th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the fourth degree?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the indeterminate equation of the fourth degree and provided a method for solving it.

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

  1. Kuttaka

  2. Chakravala

  3. Sulbasutra

  4. Aryabhata's Method

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Explanation:

Indian mathematicians did not develop a method for solving quintic equations.

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