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Contributions of Indian Mathematicians to Agriculture

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Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the application of mathematics to agriculture?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the application of mathematics to agriculture.

What is the name of the mathematical technique developed by Bhaskara II for calculating the area of a field?

  1. Bhaskara's Formula

  2. Aryabhata's Formula

  3. Varahamihira's Formula

  4. Lagrange's Formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaskara's Formula is a mathematical technique developed by Bhaskara II for calculating the area of a field. It is a formula that uses the length and width of the field to calculate its area.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of irrigation systems?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, also known as Varaha, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of irrigation systems.

What is the name of the mathematical technique developed by Varahamihira for calculating the amount of water required for irrigation?

  1. Varahamihira's Formula

  2. Aryabhata's Formula

  3. Bhaskara's Formula

  4. Lagrange's Formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varahamihira's Formula is a mathematical technique developed by Varahamihira for calculating the amount of water required for irrigation. It is a formula that uses the area of the field and the type of crop to calculate the amount of water required.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural implements?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata, also known as Aryabhata I, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural implements.

What is the name of the agricultural implement developed by Aryabhata for sowing seeds?

  1. Aryabhata's Seed Drill

  2. Bhaskara's Seed Drill

  3. Varahamihira's Seed Drill

  4. Lagrange's Seed Drill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's Seed Drill is an agricultural implement developed by Aryabhata for sowing seeds. It is a device that uses a rotating disc to distribute seeds evenly over a field.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural calendars?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, also known as Varaha, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural calendars.

What is the name of the agricultural calendar developed by Varahamihira?

  1. Varahamihira's Agricultural Calendar

  2. Aryabhata's Agricultural Calendar

  3. Bhaskara's Agricultural Calendar

  4. Lagrange's Agricultural Calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varahamihira's Agricultural Calendar is an agricultural calendar developed by Varahamihira. It is a calendar that provides information about the best time to sow seeds, harvest crops, and perform other agricultural activities.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural statistics?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural statistics.

What is the name of the statistical technique developed by Bhaskara II for estimating the yield of a crop?

  1. Bhaskara's Yield Estimation Technique

  2. Aryabhata's Yield Estimation Technique

  3. Varahamihira's Yield Estimation Technique

  4. Lagrange's Yield Estimation Technique


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaskara's Yield Estimation Technique is a statistical technique developed by Bhaskara II for estimating the yield of a crop. It is a technique that uses historical data on crop yields to estimate the yield of a crop in a given year.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural economics?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, also known as Srinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar, was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 20th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural economics.

What is the name of the economic model developed by Ramanujan for analyzing the relationship between agricultural production and prices?

  1. Ramanujan's Agricultural Production and Prices Model

  2. Aryabhata's Agricultural Production and Prices Model

  3. Bhaskara's Agricultural Production and Prices Model

  4. Lagrange's Agricultural Production and Prices Model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanujan's Agricultural Production and Prices Model is an economic model developed by Ramanujan for analyzing the relationship between agricultural production and prices. It is a model that uses mathematical techniques to analyze the relationship between the supply of agricultural products and the demand for agricultural products.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural policy?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, also known as Varaha, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural policy.

What is the name of the policy developed by Varahamihira for promoting agricultural development?

  1. Varahamihira's Agricultural Development Policy

  2. Aryabhata's Agricultural Development Policy

  3. Bhaskara's Agricultural Development Policy

  4. Lagrange's Agricultural Development Policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varahamihira's Agricultural Development Policy is a policy developed by Varahamihira for promoting agricultural development. It is a policy that provides guidelines for the government on how to promote agricultural development.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the development of agricultural education?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to mathematics, including his work on the development of agricultural education.

What is the name of the educational institution established by Bhaskara II for teaching agriculture?

  1. Bhaskara's Agricultural College

  2. Aryabhata's Agricultural College

  3. Varahamihira's Agricultural College

  4. Lagrange's Agricultural College


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaskara's Agricultural College is an educational institution established by Bhaskara II for teaching agriculture. It is a college that provides education in agriculture to students.

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