Indian Mathematicians

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Who is known as the "Father of Indian Mathematics"?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is considered the "Father of Indian Mathematics" for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) is credited with developing the decimal system, including the use of zero as a placeholder.

Who is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence, which he called the "Manku" sequence.

Which Indian mathematician is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations, including his solution to the Pell equation.

Who is known for his contributions to calculus and infinite series?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) is known for his contributions to calculus and infinite series, including his work on modular forms and the Ramanujan prime.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is credited with developing the concept of the zero as a placeholder in the decimal system.

Who is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry, including his development of the sine table and the concept of the sine function.

Which Indian mathematician is famous for his work on algebra and geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) is famous for his work on algebra and geometry, including his development of the quadratic equation and his contributions to the study of conic sections.

Who is known for his work on calculus and differential equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) is known for his work on calculus and differential equations, including his development of the Ramanujan prime and his work on modular forms.

Which Indian mathematician is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations, including his solution to the Pell equation.

Who is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry, including his development of the sine table and the concept of the sine function.

Which Indian mathematician is famous for his work on algebra and geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) is famous for his work on algebra and geometry, including his development of the quadratic equation and his contributions to the study of conic sections.

Who is known for his work on calculus and differential equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) is known for his work on calculus and differential equations, including his development of the Ramanujan prime and his work on modular forms.

Which Indian mathematician is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) is famous for his work on number theory and Diophantine equations, including his solution to the Pell equation.

Who is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is known for his work on astronomy and trigonometry, including his development of the sine table and the concept of the sine function.

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