Indian Mathematical Museums and Exhibits

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Which Indian city houses the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, which features a section dedicated to the history of Indian mathematics?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has a section dedicated to the history of Indian mathematics, showcasing ancient mathematical instruments and manuscripts.

The Nehru Science Centre in which Indian city features an exhibit on ancient Indian mathematics, including the contributions of Aryabhata and Brahmagupta?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has an exhibit on ancient Indian mathematics, showcasing the contributions of renowned mathematicians like Aryabhata and Brahmagupta.

Which museum in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, houses a collection of ancient mathematical instruments and manuscripts, providing insights into the mathematical heritage of India?

  1. Government Museum Chennai

  2. Birla Planetarium

  3. Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

  4. Anna Centenary Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Government Museum Chennai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, houses a collection of ancient mathematical instruments and manuscripts, offering a glimpse into the rich mathematical heritage of India.

The Birla Planetarium in which Indian city features an exhibit on the contributions of Indian mathematicians to astronomy and cosmology?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Jaipur

  4. Ahmedabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, West Bengal, has an exhibit dedicated to the contributions of Indian mathematicians to astronomy and cosmology, highlighting their significant discoveries and theories.

Which museum in Hyderabad, Telangana, showcases the mathematical achievements of ancient Indian scholars, including their work on geometry, algebra, and trigonometry?

  1. Salar Jung Museum

  2. Nizam's Museum

  3. Birla Science Museum

  4. Hyderabad Science City


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Birla Science Museum in Hyderabad, Telangana, features exhibits on the mathematical achievements of ancient Indian scholars, showcasing their contributions to geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.

The Regional Science Centre in which Indian city houses an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics, allowing visitors to explore ancient mathematical concepts and theorems?

  1. Lucknow

  2. Bhopal

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Guwahati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Regional Science Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics, providing visitors with hands-on experiences to explore ancient mathematical concepts and theorems.

The Science City in which Indian city features a section dedicated to the mathematical genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan, showcasing his contributions to number theory and analysis?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Mumbai

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal, has a section dedicated to the mathematical genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to number theory and analysis.

Which museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra, houses a collection of rare mathematical manuscripts and artifacts, providing insights into the development of Indian mathematics over the centuries?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

  2. Nehru Science Centre

  3. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

  4. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, Maharashtra, houses a collection of rare mathematical manuscripts and artifacts, offering a glimpse into the evolution of Indian mathematics throughout history.

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bengaluru features an exhibit on the contributions of Indian mathematicians to computer science and information technology. Which mathematician is prominently featured in this exhibit?

  1. C. V. Raman

  2. Homi J. Bhabha

  3. S. Ramanujan

  4. Raj Reddy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bengaluru has an exhibit highlighting the contributions of Indian mathematicians to computer science and information technology, prominently featuring Raj Reddy, a renowned computer scientist and Turing Award recipient.

The Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai showcases the mathematical achievements of ancient Indian scholars. Which of the following is NOT a notable mathematician featured in this exhibit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Pythagoras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai features exhibits on ancient Indian mathematicians like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara II, Pythagoras is a Greek mathematician and not associated with Indian mathematics.

The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata has an exhibit dedicated to the astronomical contributions of Indian mathematicians. Which of the following is NOT a notable astronomer featured in this exhibit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Nicolaus Copernicus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata features exhibits on Indian astronomers like Aryabhata, Bhaskara II, and Varahamihira, but Nicolaus Copernicus is a Polish astronomer and not associated with Indian astronomy.

The Regional Science Centre in Lucknow houses an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics. Which of the following is NOT an activity featured in this exhibit?

  1. Exploring ancient mathematical instruments

  2. Solving mathematical puzzles

  3. Learning about the contributions of Indian mathematicians

  4. Playing mathematical games


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Regional Science Centre in Lucknow has an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics, but playing mathematical games is not a specific activity mentioned in the description of the exhibit.

The Science City in Kolkata features a section dedicated to the mathematical genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Which of the following is NOT a notable theorem or concept associated with Ramanujan featured in this exhibit?

  1. Ramanujan's prime number formula

  2. Modular forms

  3. Hardy-Ramanujan conjecture

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Science City in Kolkata features exhibits on Srinivasa Ramanujan's mathematical contributions, including Ramanujan's prime number formula, modular forms, and the Hardy-Ramanujan conjecture. Fermat's Last Theorem is not associated with Ramanujan's work.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai houses a collection of rare mathematical manuscripts and artifacts. Which of the following is NOT a type of mathematical manuscript commonly found in this collection?

  1. Palm-leaf manuscripts

  2. Papyrus scrolls

  3. Vellum manuscripts

  4. Clay tablets


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai houses a collection of rare mathematical manuscripts, primarily consisting of palm-leaf manuscripts, vellum manuscripts, and papyrus scrolls. Clay tablets are not typically associated with Indian mathematical manuscripts.

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