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Significance of Indian Mathematics in the History of Navigation

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Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the sine function in the 5th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on astronomy and mathematics that contains the earliest known description of the astrolabe?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an Indian treatise on astronomy and mathematics, contains the earliest known description of the astrolabe, a navigational instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry in the 5th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed a method for calculating the position of a ship at sea using the stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the position of a ship at sea using the stars in the 7th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset using trigonometry in the 5th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on navigation that contains instructions for using the astrolabe and other navigational instruments?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchasiddhantika, an Indian treatise on navigation, contains instructions for using the astrolabe and other navigational instruments.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the distance between two ships at sea using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the distance between two ships at sea using trigonometry in the 7th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed a method for calculating the speed of a ship at sea using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the speed of a ship at sea using trigonometry in the 7th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the direction of a ship at sea using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the direction of a ship at sea using trigonometry in the 7th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on navigation that contains instructions for using the compass?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchasiddhantika, an Indian treatise on navigation, contains instructions for using the compass.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the latitude of a ship at sea using the stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the latitude of a ship at sea using the stars in the 7th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on navigation that contains instructions for using the quadrant?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchasiddhantika, an Indian treatise on navigation, contains instructions for using the quadrant.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the longitude of a ship at sea using the stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the longitude of a ship at sea using the stars in the 7th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian treatise on navigation that contains instructions for using the backstaff?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchasiddhantika, an Indian treatise on navigation, contains instructions for using the backstaff.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the declination of the sun using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the declination of the sun using trigonometry in the 5th century CE.

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