Ancient Indian Mathematics and Agriculture

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What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematician who is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of zero, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

Which ancient Indian text contains the earliest known description of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. The Rigveda

  2. The Yajurveda

  3. The Samaveda

  4. The Atharvaveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulbasutra is an ancient Indian text that contains the earliest known description of the Pythagorean theorem. It was written in the 8th century BCE.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that provides detailed instructions on how to grow crops?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Krishi-Parashara is an ancient Indian agricultural text that provides detailed instructions on how to grow crops. It was written in the 4th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of irrigation techniques?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Shukraniti is an ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of irrigation techniques. It was written in the 4th century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the decimal system.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to cultivate different types of crops?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Vrikshayurveda is an ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to cultivate different types of crops. It was written in the 3rd century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the sine function.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of organic fertilizers?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Kautilya Arthashastra is an ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of organic fertilizers. It was written in the 4th century BCE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the cosine function.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to control pests and diseases?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Krishi-Sukta is an ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to control pests and diseases. It was written in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the tangent function.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of crop rotation?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Vrikshayurveda is an ancient Indian agricultural text that describes the use of crop rotation. It was written in the 3rd century CE.

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the secant function.

What is the name of the ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to store crops?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Manusmriti

  3. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. The Rigveda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Shukraniti is an ancient Indian agricultural text that provides instructions on how to store crops. It was written in the 4th century CE.

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