Indian Mathematical Methods

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Which of the following is not an Indian Mathematical Method?

  1. Vedic Mathematics

  2. Aryabhata's Method

  3. Bhaskara's Method

  4. Euler's Method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Euler's Method is a numerical method for solving differential equations, developed by Leonhard Euler in the 18th century. It is not an Indian Mathematical Method.

Who is known as the father of Indian Mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known as the father of Indian Mathematics. He lived in the 5th century CE and made significant contributions to mathematics, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero.

Which Indian mathematician developed the method of solving quadratic equations known as the 'chakravala method'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the chakravala method for solving quadratic equations in the 7th century CE. This method is still used today to solve certain types of quadratic equations.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative. He lived in the 12th century CE and made significant contributions to mathematics, including the development of the Fibonacci sequence.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of the prime number theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of the prime number theorem. He lived in the 20th century CE and made significant contributions to mathematics, including the development of the Ramanujan prime.

Which of the following is not a method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Kuttaka method

  2. Chakravala method

  3. Lagrange's method

  4. Euler's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Euler's method is a numerical method for solving differential equations, developed by Leonhard Euler in the 18th century. It is not a method for solving indeterminate equations.

Which of the following is not a method for solving linear equations?

  1. Gauss-Jordan elimination

  2. Cramer's rule

  3. LU decomposition

  4. Jacobi method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jacobi method is an iterative method for solving systems of linear equations. It is not a direct method like Gauss-Jordan elimination, Cramer's rule, or LU decomposition.

Which of the following is not a method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Completing the square

  2. Quadratic formula

  3. Vieta's formulas

  4. Lagrange's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagrange's method is a method for solving higher-degree polynomial equations, including quadratic equations. It is not a specific method for solving quadratic equations like completing the square, quadratic formula, or Vieta's formulas.

Which of the following is not a method for solving cubic equations?

  1. Cardano's method

  2. Ferrari's method

  3. Lagrange's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including cubic equations. It is not a specific method for solving cubic equations like Cardano's method, Ferrari's method, or Lagrange's method.

Which of the following is not a method for solving quartic equations?

  1. Ferrari's method

  2. Lagrange's method

  3. Euler's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Euler's method is a numerical method for solving differential equations, developed by Leonhard Euler in the 18th century. It is not a method for solving quartic equations.

Which of the following is not a method for solving quintic equations?

  1. Abel's method

  2. Galois' method

  3. Lagrange's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including quintic equations. It is not a specific method for solving quintic equations like Abel's method, Galois' method, or Lagrange's method.

Which of the following is not a method for solving sextic equations?

  1. Bring's method

  2. Jerrard's method

  3. Lagrange's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including sextic equations. It is not a specific method for solving sextic equations like Bring's method, Jerrard's method, or Lagrange's method.

Which of the following is not a method for solving septic equations?

  1. Lagrange's method

  2. Jerrard's method

  3. Bring's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including septic equations. It is not a specific method for solving septic equations like Lagrange's method, Jerrard's method, or Bring's method.

Which of the following is not a method for solving octic equations?

  1. Lagrange's method

  2. Jerrard's method

  3. Bring's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including octic equations. It is not a specific method for solving octic equations like Lagrange's method, Jerrard's method, or Bring's method.

Which of the following is not a method for solving nonic equations?

  1. Lagrange's method

  2. Jerrard's method

  3. Bring's method

  4. Newton's method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Newton's method is a numerical method for solving equations, including nonic equations. It is not a specific method for solving nonic equations like Lagrange's method, Jerrard's method, or Bring's method.

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