Indian Mathematical Schools

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Which of the following is NOT a major Indian Mathematical School?

  1. Kerala School of Mathematics

  2. Bengal School of Mathematics

  3. Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics

  4. Punjab School of Mathematics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab School of Mathematics is not a major Indian Mathematical School.

The Kerala School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to which area of mathematics?

  1. Calculus

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Number Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kerala School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to calculus.

Who is considered the founder of the Kerala School of Mathematics?

  1. Madhava of Sangamagrama

  2. Nilakantha Somayaji

  3. Jyeshtadeva

  4. Parameshvara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is considered the founder of the Kerala School of Mathematics.

Which of the following is a major work of the Kerala School of Mathematics?

  1. Yuktibhasa

  2. Tantrasangraha

  3. Lilavati

  4. Ganita Sara Sangraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yuktibhasa is a major work of the Kerala School of Mathematics.

The Bengal School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to which area of mathematics?

  1. Algebra

  2. Geometry

  3. Number Theory

  4. Combinatorics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bengal School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to algebra.

Who is considered the founder of the Bengal School of Mathematics?

  1. Brahmagupta

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Aryabhata

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is considered the founder of the Bengal School of Mathematics.

Which of the following is a major work of the Bengal School of Mathematics?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Ganita Sara Sangraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmasphuta Siddhanta is a major work of the Bengal School of Mathematics.

The Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to which area of mathematics?

  1. Number Theory

  2. Geometry

  3. Combinatorics

  4. Analysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics is known for its contributions to number theory.

Who is considered the founder of the Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. C. R. Rao

  3. P. C. Mahalanobis

  4. S. S. Shrikhande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is considered the founder of the Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics.

Which of the following is a major work of the Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics?

  1. A Treatise on the Theory of Numbers

  2. The Collected Papers of Srinivasa Ramanujan

  3. Number Theory

  4. Combinatorics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Treatise on the Theory of Numbers is a major work of the Tamil Nadu School of Mathematics.

The Indian Mathematical Society was founded in which year?

  1. 1907

  2. 1913

  3. 1920

  4. 1927


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1907.

Who was the first President of the Indian Mathematical Society?

  1. V. Ramaswamy Aiyer

  2. A. C. L. Narasimhan

  3. C. R. Rao

  4. S. S. Shrikhande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V. Ramaswamy Aiyer was the first President of the Indian Mathematical Society.

The National Board for Higher Mathematics was established in which year?

  1. 1944

  2. 1949

  3. 1954

  4. 1959


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Board for Higher Mathematics was established in 1944.

Who was the first Chairman of the National Board for Higher Mathematics?

  1. S. S. Shrikhande

  2. C. R. Rao

  3. A. C. L. Narasimhan

  4. V. Ramaswamy Aiyer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S. S. Shrikhande was the first Chairman of the National Board for Higher Mathematics.

The Indian National Science Academy was founded in which year?

  1. 1934

  2. 1939

  3. 1944

  4. 1949


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Science Academy was founded in 1934.

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