Indian Mathematical Concepts and Data Science

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Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics, including the development of the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pingala, an ancient Indian mathematician, is credited with the development of the Pascal's triangle, a mathematical structure used in combinatorics and probability.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century, which includes significant contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmasphuta Siddhanta, written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century, is a comprehensive mathematical text that covers topics such as algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence and the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Baudhayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician from the 5th century, is credited with the discovery of the Fibonacci sequence and the concept of zero.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for solving linear equations using a series of substitutions?

  1. Cramer's Rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan Elimination

  3. Routh-Hurwitz Criterion

  4. Kutta's Method


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cramer's Rule is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for solving systems of linear equations using a series of substitutions.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function and made significant contributions to trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Baudhayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician from the 5th century, is credited with the development of the sine function and made significant contributions to trigonometry.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for finding the square root of a number using a series of iterations?

  1. Newton-Raphson Method

  2. Regula Falsi Method

  3. Bisection Method

  4. Babylonian Method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Babylonian Method is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for finding the square root of a number using a series of iterations.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician from the 7th century, is credited with the development of the decimal system and the concept of negative numbers.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for solving quadratic equations using a geometric construction?

  1. Cramer's Rule

  2. Gauss-Jordan Elimination

  3. Routh-Hurwitz Criterion

  4. Completing the Square


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Completing the Square is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for solving quadratic equations using a geometric construction.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, an Indian mathematician from the 14th century, is credited with the development of the concept of the derivative, a fundamental concept in calculus.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for finding the area of a triangle using half of its base and height?

  1. Heron's Formula

  2. Brahmagupta's Formula

  3. Pythagorean Theorem

  4. Euler's Formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Formula is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for finding the area of a triangle using half of its base and height.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to probability and statistics, including the development of the concept of conditional probability?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician from the 20th century, is credited with significant contributions to probability and statistics, including the development of the concept of conditional probability.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for finding the volume of a sphere using its radius?

  1. Cavalieri's Principle

  2. Archimedes' Principle

  3. Pythagorean Theorem

  4. Euler's Formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Archimedes' Principle is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for finding the volume of a sphere using its radius.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of modular arithmetic?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician from the 20th century, is credited with significant contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of modular arithmetic.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that refers to a method for finding the sum of an arithmetic series?

  1. Gauss's Formula

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Pythagorean Theorem

  4. Brahmagupta's Formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gauss's Formula is an Indian mathematical concept that provides a method for finding the sum of an arithmetic series.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to geometry, including the development of the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Baudhayana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baudhayana, an Indian mathematician from the 8th century BCE, is credited with the development of the Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental concept in geometry.

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