Indian Mathematical Literature and Texts

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the oldest known mathematical text?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Sulba Sutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras, dating back to the 8th-6th century BCE, are the oldest known mathematical texts from India, containing geometric constructions and rules for constructing altars and performing rituals.

Who is regarded as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, is widely recognized as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry, including the concept of zero and the decimal system.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'zero' and introduced it into the number system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his treatise 'Aryabhatiya', introduced the concept of 'zero' and its use in the decimal system, revolutionizing the field of mathematics.

Which Indian text is known for its contributions to trigonometry, including the sine and cosine functions?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, dating back to the 5th century CE, is a significant text in Indian astronomy and mathematics, containing trigonometric calculations, including the sine and cosine functions.

Who is credited with developing the 'Fibonacci sequence' and introducing it to the Western world?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, in his work 'Brahmasphuta Siddhanta', introduced the 'Fibonacci sequence' and its mathematical properties, which later became known as the 'Fibonacci sequence' in the Western world.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to calculus, including the concept of 'infinite series'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, in his treatise 'Lilavati', explored the concept of 'infinite series' and developed methods for calculating sums of infinite series, contributing to the early development of calculus.

What is the name of the Indian text that contains solutions to quadratic, cubic, and quartic equations?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Ganita Sara Sangraha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ganita Sara Sangraha, written by Mahavira in the 9th century CE, is a significant text in Indian mathematics, providing solutions to quadratic, cubic, and quartic equations.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory and the development of the 'Pell's equation'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, in his work 'Brahmasphuta Siddhanta', developed the 'Pell's equation' and provided a method for solving it, contributing to the field of number theory.

Who is considered one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of the 20th century and made significant contributions to number theory and mathematical analysis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, who lived in the early 20th century, is regarded as one of the greatest Indian mathematicians, known for his remarkable contributions to number theory, mathematical analysis, and his discovery of various mathematical identities and formulas.

Which Indian text is known for its contributions to combinatorics and permutation and combination problems?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Bijaganita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bijaganita, written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE, is a significant text in Indian mathematics, containing solutions to various combinatorics and permutation and combination problems.

What is the name of the Indian text that provides a systematic approach to solving algebraic equations?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lilavati, written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE, is a comprehensive text on algebra, providing a systematic approach to solving algebraic equations and covering various mathematical topics.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on geometry and the development of the 'Pythagorean theorem'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Baudhayana, an ancient Indian mathematician, is credited with developing the 'Pythagorean theorem' independently of Pythagoras, as evidenced in the 'Baudhayana Sulba Sutra'.

What is the name of the Indian text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Ganita Kaumudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ganita Kaumudi, written by Narayana Pandit in the 14th century CE, is a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions, covering various topics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to astronomy and the development of trigonometric functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his work 'Aryabhatiya', developed trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and versine, contributing to the field of astronomy and trigonometry.

What is the name of the Indian text that provides a comprehensive overview of Indian mathematics up to the 16th century?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Yuktibhāṣā


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yuktibhāṣā, written by Jyeṣṭhadeva in the 16th century CE, is a comprehensive text that provides an overview of Indian mathematics up to that time, covering topics such as algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

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