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Exploring the Historical Context of Indian Mathematical and Philosophical Developments

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of the historical context of Indian mathematical and philosophical developments.
Number of Questions: 15
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In what period did the Vedic civilization flourish in India?

  1. 1500-1000 BCE

  2. 2500-1500 BCE

  3. 3500-2500 BCE

  4. 4500-3500 BCE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedic civilization flourished in India during the period of 1500-1000 BCE.

Which of the following is not a major Upanishad?

  1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  2. Chandogya Upanishad

  3. Isha Upanishad

  4. Katha Upanishad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Isha Upanishad is not a major Upanishad, while the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Chandogya Upanishad, and Katha Upanishad are.

Who is considered the founder of the Nyaya school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is considered the founder of the Nyaya school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mimamsa is not a major school of Indian philosophy, while Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Samkhya are.

Who is considered the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kanada is considered the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indian philosophy?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Brahma Sutras

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yoga Sutras is not a major work of Indian philosophy, while the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Brahma Sutras are.

Who is considered the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kapila is considered the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indian mathematics?

  1. Sulba Sutras

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brahmagupta Siddhanta

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lilavati is not a major work of Indian mathematics, while the Sulba Sutras, Aryabhatiya, and Brahmagupta Siddhanta are.

Who is considered the founder of the Yoga school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patanjali is considered the founder of the Yoga school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major mathematician of ancient India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is not a major mathematician of ancient India, while Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara II are.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brahmagupta Siddhanta

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lilavati is not a major work of Indian astronomy, while the Surya Siddhanta, Aryabhatiya, and Brahmagupta Siddhanta are.

Who is considered the founder of the Mimamsa school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Jaimini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaimini is considered the founder of the Mimamsa school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indian logic?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Samkhya Karika

  4. Tarka Sangraha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samkhya Karika is not a major work of Indian logic, while the Nyaya Sutras, Vaisheshika Sutras, and Tarka Sangraha are.

Who is considered the founder of the Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Badarayana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badarayana is considered the founder of the Vedanta school of philosophy.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indian ethics?

  1. Dharma Sutras

  2. Artha Shastra

  3. Kama Sutra

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is not a major work of Indian ethics, while the Dharma Sutras, Artha Shastra, and Kama Sutra are.

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