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Indian Mathematical Contributions to Healthcare and Medicine

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Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the use of mathematics in medicine?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Charaka, an ancient Indian physician, is known for his work on the use of mathematics in medicine.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that contains mathematical calculations for determining the dosage of medicines?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Rigveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text that contains mathematical calculations for determining the dosage of medicines.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the circumference of a circle using a series expansion?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the circumference of a circle using a series expansion.

What is the name of the mathematical formula used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a sphere?

  1. Brahmagupta's formula

  2. Aryabhata's formula

  3. Bhaskara II's formula

  4. Charaka's formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a sphere.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for solving quadratic equations.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the area of a triangle?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Brahmagupta's formula

  3. Aryabhata's formula

  4. Bhaskara II's formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the area of a triangle.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the square root of a number?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the square root of a number.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a cylinder?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Brahmagupta's formula

  3. Aryabhata's formula

  4. Bhaskara II's formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a cylinder.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the area of a circle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the area of a circle.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a cone?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Brahmagupta's formula

  3. Aryabhata's formula

  4. Bhaskara II's formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a cone.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the circumference of an ellipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for calculating the circumference of an ellipse.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the area of a sphere?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Brahmagupta's formula

  3. Aryabhata's formula

  4. Bhaskara II's formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the area of a sphere.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the volume of a pyramid?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for calculating the volume of a pyramid.

What is the name of the mathematical technique used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a frustum?

  1. Heron's formula

  2. Brahmagupta's formula

  3. Aryabhata's formula

  4. Bhaskara II's formula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula is used by ancient Indian physicians to calculate the volume of a frustum.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the area of a parallelogram?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Charaka

  4. Susruta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the area of a parallelogram.

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