Indian Astronomers and Mathematicians
Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian Astronomers and Mathematicians who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Who developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations?
Who authored the treatise Lilavati, which deals with arithmetic and geometry?
Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'mean motion theory'?
Who wrote the treatise Brihat Samhita, which covers various topics including astronomy, astrology, and architecture?
Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the 'chakravala method' for solving indeterminate equations?
Who is known for their work on spherical astronomy and trigonometry?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi to four decimal places?
Who developed the concept of the 'sine function' and used it in astronomical calculations?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?
Who developed the concept of the 'pascal's triangle' and used it in combinatorial mathematics?
Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on eclipses and planetary conjunctions?