The Contributions of Indian Mathematicians

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Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' and is known for his contributions to number theory, algebra, and astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' for his groundbreaking work in various mathematical fields.

Which Indian mathematician developed the decimal system and the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the decimal system and the concept of zero, which revolutionized mathematical calculations.

Who wrote the influential mathematical treatise 'Lilavati', which covered topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II authored the renowned mathematical treatise 'Lilavati', which became a significant reference for mathematics in medieval India.

Which Indian mathematician introduced the concept of negative numbers and developed methods for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's work on negative numbers and quadratic equations marked a significant advancement in mathematical thought.

Who formulated the famous 'Pythagorean Theorem' centuries before Pythagoras?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baudhayana, an Indian mathematician, is credited with formulating the 'Pythagorean Theorem' long before Pythagoras.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'Fibonacci numbers' and their mathematical properties?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Pingala

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pingala, an ancient Indian mathematician, is recognized for his work on 'Fibonacci numbers' and their mathematical significance.

Who is known for his contributions to calculus and developed the concept of 'infinite series'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Madhava of Sangamagrama

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama made significant contributions to calculus and is credited with developing the concept of 'infinite series'.

Which Indian mathematician formulated the 'Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics' and developed methods for solving astronomical problems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji established the 'Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics' and contributed to solving astronomical problems.

Who is known for his work on number theory and developed the 'Ramanujan Prime' and 'Ramanujan Conjecture'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan made remarkable contributions to number theory, including the 'Ramanujan Prime' and the 'Ramanujan Conjecture'.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Vedic Mathematics' system, a collection of techniques for solving mathematical problems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Maharaj

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Maharaj developed the 'Vedic Mathematics' system, a unique approach to mathematical problem-solving.

Who is known for his work on Diophantine equations and developed methods for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's contributions to Diophantine equations and indeterminate equations were significant advancements in mathematical thought.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Chakravala method' for solving indeterminate quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the 'Chakravala method', an ingenious technique for solving indeterminate quadratic equations.

Who formulated the 'Siddhanta Shiromani', a comprehensive treatise covering astronomy, mathematics, and astrology?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's 'Siddhanta Shiromani' was a monumental work that encompassed astronomy, mathematics, and astrology.

Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Aryabhatiya', a treatise that revolutionized astronomy and mathematics in ancient India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's 'Aryabhatiya' was a groundbreaking treatise that transformed astronomy and mathematics in ancient India.

Who is known for his work on combinatorics and developed the 'Catalan numbers' and 'Narayana numbers'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Narayana Pandita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narayana Pandita's contributions to combinatorics, including the 'Catalan numbers' and 'Narayana numbers', were significant advancements in the field.

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