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The Brahmagupta Siddhanta: A Mathematical and Astronomical Masterpiece

Description: The Brahmagupta Siddhanta is a 7th-century astronomical treatise written by the Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta. It is one of the most important and influential works in the history of Indian mathematics and astronomy. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Brahmagupta Siddhanta.
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In what year was the Brahmagupta Siddhanta written?

  1. 598

  2. 628

  3. 668

  4. 708

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta Siddhanta was written in the year 628 CE.

Who was the author of the Brahmagupta Siddhanta?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta Siddhanta was written by the Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta.

What is the main topic of the Brahmagupta Siddhanta?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta Siddhanta is primarily an astronomical treatise.

What is the Brahmagupta formula?

  1. A formula for calculating the area of a triangle

  2. A formula for calculating the volume of a sphere

  3. A formula for calculating the circumference of a circle

  4. A formula for calculating the square root of a number

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta formula is a formula for calculating the area of a triangle.

What is the Brahmagupta-Bhaskara identity?

  1. An identity relating the sine and cosine functions

  2. An identity relating the sine and tangent functions

  3. An identity relating the cosine and tangent functions

  4. An identity relating the sine, cosine, and tangent functions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Bhaskara identity is an identity relating the sine and cosine functions.

What is the Brahmagupta theorem?

  1. A theorem about the sum of the angles of a triangle

  2. A theorem about the Pythagorean theorem

  3. A theorem about the area of a triangle

  4. A theorem about the circumference of a circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta theorem is a theorem about the sum of the angles of a triangle.

What is the Brahmagupta-Fibonacci identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Catalan numbers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Fibonacci identity is an identity relating the Fibonacci numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Lucas identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Catalan numbers

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Lucas identity is an identity relating the Lucas numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Pell identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Catalan numbers

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Pell identity is an identity relating the Pell numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Catalan identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Catalan numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Catalan identity is an identity relating the Catalan numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Ramanujan identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Ramanujan numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Ramanujan identity is an identity relating the Ramanujan numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Srinivasa identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Srinivasa numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Srinivasa identity is an identity relating the Srinivasa numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Gauss identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Gaussian numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Gauss identity is an identity relating the Gaussian numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Euler identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Euler numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Euler identity is an identity relating the Euler numbers.

What is the Brahmagupta-Jacobi identity?

  1. An identity relating the Fibonacci numbers

  2. An identity relating the Lucas numbers

  3. An identity relating the Pell numbers

  4. An identity relating the Jacobi numbers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmagupta-Jacobi identity is an identity relating the Jacobi numbers.

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