Indian Mathematical Heritage

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE, is widely regarded as the first mathematician to develop the concept of zero and use it in mathematical operations.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a seminal mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century CE. It covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE, is credited with discovering the Fibonacci sequence and providing a recursive formula for it.

What is the name of the mathematical theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to n(n+1)(2n+1)/6?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Triangle

  3. Euler's Formula

  4. Nicomachus's Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nicomachus's Theorem, also known as the Sum of Squares Theorem, states that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to n(n+1)(2n+1)/6.

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 is credited with developing the concept of the sine function and providing a table of sine values.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE. It covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the theory of continued fractions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the theory of continued fractions, which is a method for representing a rational number as an infinite series of fractions.

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

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Triangle

  3. Euler's Formula

  4. Hero's Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hero's Formula states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height.

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 is credited with developing the concept of the decimal system, which is now used worldwide.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Srinivasa Ramanujan in the early 20th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan did not write any mathematical treatises. He communicated his mathematical discoveries through letters and collaborations with other mathematicians.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the theory of modular forms?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his groundbreaking work on the theory of modular forms, which has applications in number theory, analysis, and physics.

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

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Triangle

  3. Euler's Formula

  4. Angle Sum Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Angle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the negative number?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of the negative number and providing rules for performing operations with negative numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Suryadeva Yajvan in the 12th century CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is a mathematical and astronomical treatise written by Suryadeva Yajvan in the 12th century CE. It covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, trigonometry, and astrology.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the theory of elliptic functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his groundbreaking work on the theory of elliptic functions, which has applications in number theory, analysis, and physics.

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