Indian Mathematical Algebra for Transportation

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the zero in the 7th century.

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

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a mathematical text written by Aryabhata in the 5th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of negative numbers in the 7th century.

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

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Euler's formula

  3. Triangle inequality theorem

  4. Angle addition postulate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The angle addition postulate states that the sum of the angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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 developed the concept of the decimal system in the 5th century.

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

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical text written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the Fibonacci sequence in the 7th century.

What is the name of the mathematical theorem that states that the product of two prime numbers is always an odd number?

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Euler's formula

  3. Triangle inequality theorem

  4. Prime number theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prime number theorem states that the product of two prime numbers is always an odd number.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the Pascal's triangle in the 12th century.

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

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan did not write any mathematical texts.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the modular arithmetic?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of modular arithmetic in the 7th century.

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

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Euler's formula

  3. Triangle inequality theorem

  4. Angle addition postulate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The concept of calculus was not developed by any Indian mathematician.

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

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is a mathematical text written by Suryadeva Yajvan in the 12th century. It covers topics such as astronomy, mathematics, and astrology.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the matrix?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The concept of the matrix was not developed by any Indian mathematician.

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