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Who is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of ancient India and is known for his contributions to geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of ancient India and is known for his significant contributions to geometry, including his work on quadrilaterals, circles, and the Pythagorean theorem.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the sum of the squares of its sides?

  1. Brahmagupta's theorem

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Euler's theorem

  4. Descartes' theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's theorem is a remarkable result in geometry that establishes a relationship between the diagonals and sides of a cyclic quadrilateral.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Triangle inequality theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heron's formula is a well-known result in geometry that provides a method for calculating the area of a triangle using its side lengths.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the construction of regular polygons?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing methods for constructing regular polygons, including the construction of a regular pentagon and a regular hexagon.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees?

  1. Triangle inequality theorem

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Angle sum property of a triangle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The angle sum property of a triangle is a fundamental result in geometry that establishes a relationship between the interior angles of a triangle.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the cyclic quadrilateral?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the concept of the cyclic quadrilateral, which is a quadrilateral whose vertices all lie on a circle.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a circle is equal to pi times the square of its radius?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Area of a circle formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The area of a circle formula is a well-known result in geometry that provides a method for calculating the area of a circle using its radius.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the Pythagorean triple?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Pythagoras is known for his work on the concept of the Pythagorean triple, which is a set of three positive integers that satisfy the Pythagorean theorem.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Triangle inequality theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental result in geometry that establishes a relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the golden ratio?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of the golden ratio, which is an irrational number approximately equal to 1.618.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Rhombus diagonal theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rhombus diagonal theorem is a result in geometry that establishes a relationship between the diagonals of a rhombus.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the regular polygon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of the regular polygon, which is a polygon with all sides and angles equal.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Triangle area formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The triangle area formula is a well-known result in geometry that provides a method for calculating the area of a triangle using its base and height.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of the circle, including his calculation of the value of pi.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 degrees?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Pythagorean theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's theorem

  4. Angle sum property of a quadrilateral


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The angle sum property of a quadrilateral is a result in geometry that establishes a relationship between the interior angles of a quadrilateral.

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