Indian Mathematical Instruments

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Which of these is an ancient Indian mathematical instrument used for measuring angles?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Gnomon

  3. Quadrant

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The astrolabe, gnomon, and quadrant were all used in ancient India for measuring angles.

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian texts that deal with:

  1. Geometry

  2. Arithmetic

  3. Algebra

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian texts that deal with geometry, particularly the construction of altars and other religious structures.

The Bakhshali Manuscript is a collection of ancient Indian mathematical texts that contains:

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bakhshali Manuscript is a collection of ancient Indian mathematical texts that contains arithmetic, including fractions, square roots, and quadratic equations.

The Indian mathematician Aryabhata developed a method for:

  1. Solving quadratic equations

  2. Calculating the area of a triangle

  3. Finding the volume of a sphere

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed methods for solving quadratic equations, calculating the area of a triangle, and finding the volume of a sphere.

The Indian mathematician Brahmagupta developed a method for:

  1. Solving cubic equations

  2. Calculating the circumference of a circle

  3. Finding the area of a quadrilateral

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed methods for solving cubic equations, calculating the circumference of a circle, and finding the area of a quadrilateral.

The Indian mathematician Bhaskara II developed a method for:

  1. Solving quartic equations

  2. Calculating the area of a circle

  3. Finding the volume of a sphere

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed methods for solving quartic equations, calculating the area of a circle, and finding the volume of a sphere.

The Indian mathematician Madhava developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Nilakantha developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Jyeshtadeva developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jyeshtadeva developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Mahavira developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavira developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Sridhara developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Bhaskara I developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhaskara I developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Varahamihira developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Brahmagupta developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

The Indian mathematician Aryabhata developed a method for:

  1. Calculating the value of pi

  2. Developing the Taylor series

  3. Finding the area of a circle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed methods for calculating the value of pi, developing the Taylor series, and finding the area of a circle.

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