Indian Mathematical Trivia

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Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian mathematics for his contributions to arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in mathematical operations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Theorem

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Goldbach's Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the most well-known theorems in mathematics and was known to Indian mathematicians long before Pythagoras.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations and the Pell equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta made significant contributions to the study of indeterminate equations and developed a method for solving the Pell equation.

Who is considered the greatest mathematician of India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time for his remarkable contributions to number theory, analysis, and other areas of mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Aryabhata in the 5th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhānta Shiromani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a seminal work in Indian mathematics that covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II studied the Fibonacci sequence and the Pascal triangle, providing important insights into their properties and applications.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhānta Shiromani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siddhānta Shiromani is a comprehensive mathematical treatise that covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on magic squares and recreational mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on magic squares and recreational mathematics, including the construction of magic squares with various properties.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Lilavati in the 12th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhānta Shiromani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical text written by Lilavati, the daughter of Bhaskara II, and covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus and the development of the concept of infinity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to calculus and the concept of infinity, providing new insights and advancing the field of mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Srinivasa Ramanujan in the early 20th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Notebooks of Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Notebooks of Srinivasa Ramanujan contain a vast collection of mathematical ideas, formulas, and theorems that he recorded throughout his life.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory and the development of modular forms?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to number theory and the development of modular forms, providing new insights and advancing the field of mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text written by Madhava of Sangamagrama in the 14th century?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Yuktibhasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yuktibhasa is a mathematical text written by Madhava of Sangamagrama and covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was a key figure in the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics and made significant contributions to various areas of mathematics.

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