Mathematics and Astronomy in Ancient India

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the study of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  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 contributions to the study of zero, which he considered to be a number in its own right.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the positions of stars and planets?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Siddhanta

  4. Shiva Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the positions of stars and planets. It was written by an unknown author in the 5th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence, which he discovered independently of Fibonacci.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory that was built in the 16th century CE?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory that was built in the 16th century CE. It is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the decimal system, which he developed independently of the Chinese.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the eclipses of the sun and moon?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Siddhanta

  4. Shiva Siddhanta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Graha Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the eclipses of the sun and moon. It was written by an unknown author in the 8th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his work on the concept of infinity, which he discussed in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the altitude of celestial objects?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sextant

  3. Quadrant

  4. Gnomon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gnomon is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the altitude of celestial objects. It is a simple device that consists of a vertical rod with a horizontal crossbar.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers, which he discussed in his book, the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the zodiac signs?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Siddhanta

  4. Shiva Siddhanta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Brihat Samhita is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the zodiac signs. It was written by Varahamihira in the 6th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of irrational numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the concept of irrational numbers, which he discussed in his book, the Lilavati.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the time of day?

  1. Sundial

  2. Water clock

  3. Sand clock

  4. Hourglass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sundial is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the time of day. It is a simple device that consists of a vertical rod with a horizontal crossbar.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the concept of calculus, which he discussed in his book, the Siddhanta Shiromani.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the planets?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Siddhanta

  4. Shiva Siddhanta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Graha Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the planets. It was written by an unknown author in the 8th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his work on the concept of trigonometry, which he discussed in his book, the Siddhanta Shiromani.

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