Indian Mathematical Myths
Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about common myths and misconceptions surrounding Indian mathematics. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian mathematician is often credited with the discovery of the Pythagorean theorem?
The Bakhshali manuscript, discovered in 1881, is believed to be the oldest surviving mathematical manuscript in the world. What language is it written in?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of negative numbers?
The Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, was first described by which Indian mathematician?
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero as a number and a placeholder in the decimal system?
The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Sulba Sutras, is primarily concerned with which area of mathematics?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on trigonometry, including the development of trigonometric identities and the sine table?
The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Lilavati, is primarily concerned with which area of mathematics?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative?
The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Surya Siddhanta, is primarily concerned with which area of mathematics?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of perfect numbers?
The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Ganita Sara Sangraha, is primarily concerned with which area of mathematics?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on combinatorics, including the development of Pascal's triangle?
The ancient Indian mathematical text, the Yuktibhāṣā, is primarily concerned with which area of mathematics?
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on probability, including the development of the concept of conditional probability?