Indian Mathematical Literature and Poetry

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known mathematical treatise?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Vedas

  3. Upanishads

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of mathematical rules and formulas used in ancient India for constructing altars and performing religious rituals.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Mathematics" for his significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician introduced the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the famous mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Siddhanta Shiromani

  3. Surya Siddhanta

  4. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is a renowned mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

What is the name of the famous mathematical poem written by Varahamihira?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Ramayana

  4. Mahabharata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brihat Samhita is a comprehensive encyclopedia written by Varahamihira, covering various topics including astronomy, astrology, and mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the binomial theorem, a fundamental formula in mathematics.

What is the name of the famous mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Lilavati

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a renowned mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the sine function, a fundamental trigonometric function.

What is the name of the famous mathematical poem written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Ramayana

  4. Mahabharata


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lilavati is a renowned mathematical poem written by Bhaskara II, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the cosine function, a fundamental trigonometric function.

What is the name of the famous mathematical treatise written by Varahamihira?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Ramayana

  4. Mahabharata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brihat Samhita is a comprehensive encyclopedia written by Varahamihira, covering various topics including astronomy, astrology, and mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the tangent function, a fundamental trigonometric function.

What is the name of the famous mathematical poem written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Ramayana

  4. Mahabharata


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lilavati is a renowned mathematical poem written by Bhaskara II, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the secant function, a fundamental trigonometric function.

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