Indian Mathematical Puzzles and Data Science

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What is the value of x in the following equation: 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve for x, we can subtract 5 from both sides of the equation: 3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5, which simplifies to 3x = 12. Dividing both sides by 3, we get x = 4.

Which of the following is an example of a mathematical puzzle that originated in India?

  1. Sudoku

  2. Crossword

  3. Magic Square

  4. KenKen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Magic squares are a type of mathematical puzzle that originated in India. They are square grids filled with numbers in such a way that the sum of each row, column, and diagonal is the same.

What is the term used for a data set that contains both structured and unstructured data?

  1. Structured Data

  2. Unstructured Data

  3. Semi-Structured Data

  4. Hybrid Data


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Semi-structured data is a type of data that contains both structured and unstructured data. It is often found in the form of log files, web pages, and social media posts.

Which of the following is a common data mining technique used to identify patterns and relationships in data?

  1. Clustering

  2. Classification

  3. Regression

  4. Association Rule Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clustering is a data mining technique that groups similar data points together. This can be useful for identifying patterns and relationships in data.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who developed the Fibonacci sequence in the 7th century.

Which of the following is a type of mathematical puzzle that involves arranging numbers in a grid so that each row, column, and diagonal contains the same sum?

  1. Sudoku

  2. Crossword

  3. Magic Square

  4. KenKen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Magic squares are a type of mathematical puzzle that involves arranging numbers in a grid so that each row, column, and diagonal contains the same sum.

What is the term used for a data set that contains only numerical data?

  1. Structured Data

  2. Unstructured Data

  3. Semi-Structured Data

  4. Numeric Data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Numeric data is a type of data set that contains only numerical data.

Which of the following is a common machine learning algorithm used for classification tasks?

  1. Linear Regression

  2. Logistic Regression

  3. Decision Tree

  4. Support Vector Machine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Logistic regression is a common machine learning algorithm used for classification tasks. It is used to predict the probability of an event occurring.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the Pascal's triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who developed the Pascal's triangle in the 12th century.

Which of the following is a type of mathematical puzzle that involves finding the shortest path between two points on a grid?

  1. Sudoku

  2. Crossword

  3. Magic Square

  4. Maze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mazes are a type of mathematical puzzle that involves finding the shortest path between two points on a grid.

What is the term used for a data set that contains both numerical and non-numerical data?

  1. Structured Data

  2. Unstructured Data

  3. Semi-Structured Data

  4. Heterogeneous Data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heterogeneous data is a type of data set that contains both numerical and non-numerical data.

Which of the following is a common data mining technique used to predict future trends?

  1. Clustering

  2. Classification

  3. Regression

  4. Time Series Analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Time series analysis is a data mining technique used to predict future trends. It is used to analyze data that is collected over time.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who developed the zero in the 5th century.

Which of the following is a type of mathematical puzzle that involves solving a series of logical statements to reach a conclusion?

  1. Sudoku

  2. Crossword

  3. Logic Puzzle

  4. KenKen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Logic puzzles are a type of mathematical puzzle that involves solving a series of logical statements to reach a conclusion.

What is the term used for a data set that contains data from multiple sources?

  1. Structured Data

  2. Unstructured Data

  3. Semi-Structured Data

  4. Heterogeneous Data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heterogeneous data is a type of data set that contains data from multiple sources.

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