Indian Mathematical Drama and Theater

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Which of the following is an example of an Indian mathematical drama?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Surya Siddhanta

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is a 12th-century mathematical drama written by Bhaskara II. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics.

What is the name of the main character in Lilavati?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Ganesa

  4. Surya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is the name of the main character in the mathematical drama of the same name. She is the daughter of Bhaskara II, and the drama is written in the form of a dialogue between them.

What are the main topics covered in Lilavati?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lilavati covers a wide range of mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. It is considered to be a comprehensive work on Indian mathematics.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Bhaskara II

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics. He was a 5th-century mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Surya Siddhanta

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is a 5th-century mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, trigonometry, and algebra.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Surya Siddhanta

  4. The Brahmasphuta Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmasphuta Siddhanta is a 7th-century mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Varahamihira?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Surya Siddhanta

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is a collection of fables written by Varahamihira in the 6th century. It is not a mathematical treatise, but it does contain some mathematical problems.

What is the name of the mathematical manuscript discovered in the village of Bakhshali?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Surya Siddhanta

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bakhshali Manuscript is a 7th-century mathematical manuscript that was discovered in the village of Bakhshali in 1881. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by King Sudraka?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mrichchakatika is a 10th-century mathematical drama written by King Sudraka. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Bhasa?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is a collection of fables written by Bhasa in the 4th century. It is not a mathematical treatise, but it does contain some mathematical problems.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Kalidasa?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is a collection of fables written by Kalidasa in the 5th century. It is not a mathematical treatise, but it does contain some mathematical problems.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Visakhadatta?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mrichchakatika is a 10th-century mathematical drama written by Visakhadatta. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Bhavabhuti?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mrichchakatika is a 10th-century mathematical drama written by Bhavabhuti. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Harsha?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mrichchakatika is a 10th-century mathematical drama written by Harsha. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Rajashekhara?

  1. Lilavati

  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript

  3. The Mrichchakatika

  4. The Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mrichchakatika is a 10th-century mathematical drama written by Rajashekhara. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Indian mathematics, and it covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

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