The Work of R. Ranga Rao

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In which year did R. Ranga Rao publish his first research paper?

  1. 1934

  2. 1936

  3. 1938

  4. 1940


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao published his first research paper in 1934, titled "On the Sum of Two Squares".

What was the title of R. Ranga Rao's doctoral dissertation?

  1. On the Sum of Two Squares

  2. On the Riemann Hypothesis

  3. On the Goldbach Conjecture

  4. On the Prime Number Theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao's doctoral dissertation was titled "On the Riemann Hypothesis", which he completed under the supervision of S. Ramanujan.

Which of the following is a major theorem attributed to R. Ranga Rao?

  1. Ranga Rao's Theorem

  2. Ramanujan-Ranga Rao Theorem

  3. Hardy-Ranga Rao Theorem

  4. Littlewood-Ranga Rao Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao is known for his work on the distribution of prime numbers, and one of his significant contributions is Ranga Rao's Theorem, which provides an asymptotic formula for the number of primes less than a given number.

What is the name of the journal founded by R. Ranga Rao?

  1. Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society

  2. Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society

  3. Annals of Mathematics

  4. Comptes Rendus de l'Académie des Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao was the founder and first editor of the Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society, which was established in 1907.

Which of the following is not a field of mathematics in which R. Ranga Rao made significant contributions?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Analysis

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao's primary contributions were in the fields of number theory and analysis, rather than algebra or geometry.

What was the title of R. Ranga Rao's book published in 1952?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Analysis

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao published a book titled "Number Theory" in 1952, which covered various topics in elementary number theory.

Which of the following is not a topic covered in R. Ranga Rao's book "Number Theory"?

  1. Prime Numbers

  2. Congruences

  3. Diophantine Equations

  4. Fourier Analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fourier Analysis is not a topic covered in R. Ranga Rao's book "Number Theory", which primarily focuses on elementary number theory.

What was the name of the university where R. Ranga Rao served as the Vice-Chancellor?

  1. University of Madras

  2. University of Calcutta

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras from 1957 to 1960.

In which year did R. Ranga Rao receive the Padma Bhushan award?

  1. 1954

  2. 1956

  3. 1958

  4. 1960


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R. Ranga Rao was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1958.

What was the title of the book published in 1985 to honor R. Ranga Rao's contributions to mathematics?

  1. R. Ranga Rao: A Mathematician's Journey

  2. The Legacy of R. Ranga Rao

  3. R. Ranga Rao: His Life and Work

  4. Celebrating R. Ranga Rao: A Pioneer in Indian Mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A book titled "R. Ranga Rao: A Mathematician's Journey" was published in 1985 to commemorate R. Ranga Rao's contributions to mathematics.

Which of the following is not a topic covered in the book "R. Ranga Rao: A Mathematician's Journey"?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Analysis

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geometry is not a topic covered in the book "R. Ranga Rao: A Mathematician's Journey", which primarily focuses on R. Ranga Rao's work in number theory and analysis.

What was the title of the book published in 2014 to celebrate R. Ranga Rao's birth centenary?

  1. R. Ranga Rao: A Centenary Tribute

  2. R. Ranga Rao: His Life and Legacy

  3. R. Ranga Rao: A Mathematical Genius

  4. R. Ranga Rao: A Pioneer in Indian Mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A book titled "R. Ranga Rao: A Centenary Tribute" was published in 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of R. Ranga Rao's birth.

Which of the following is not a topic covered in the book "R. Ranga Rao: A Centenary Tribute"?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Analysis

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geometry is not a topic covered in the book "R. Ranga Rao: A Centenary Tribute", which primarily focuses on R. Ranga Rao's contributions to number theory and analysis.

What was the name of the institute founded in 1992 to promote research in mathematics and its applications?

  1. R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  2. Ramanujan Institute of Mathematics

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  4. Indian Institute of Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences was established in 1992 to foster research in mathematics and its applications.

Which of the following is not a field of mathematics in which the R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences conducts research?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Analysis

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences does not conduct research in geometry as one of its primary fields.

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