Contributions of Indian Mathematicians

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Who is considered as the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian mathematics due to his significant contributions to the field in the 5th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in mathematical operations in the 7th century.

Who is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, studied and expanded upon the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal's triangle in the 12th century.

Which Indian mathematician made significant contributions to trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's work in trigonometry included the development of sine and cosine functions, as well as the trigonometric identities.

Who is known for his work on calculus and infinite series?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, a 20th-century mathematician, made significant contributions to calculus, infinite series, and number theory.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's work in the 7th century included the development and use of negative numbers in mathematical operations.

Who is known for his contributions to algebra and solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's work in the 12th century included solving quadratic equations and developing algebraic techniques.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's work in the 5th century included the development and use of the decimal system, which is now widely used worldwide.

Who is known for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan's work in the 20th century included significant contributions to number theory and Diophantine equations.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's work in the 5th century included the development of the sine function, which is essential in trigonometry.

Who is known for his work on permutations and combinations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's work in the 12th century included significant contributions to permutations and combinations, which are fundamental concepts in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the square root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's work in the 5th century included the development of methods for finding square roots, which are essential in various mathematical applications.

Who is known for his work on differential calculus and the Taylor series?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan's work in the 20th century included significant contributions to differential calculus and the Taylor series, which are important concepts in analysis.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the golden ratio?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's work in the 5th century included the study of the golden ratio, which is a special proportion found in nature and art.

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