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Indian Mathematics and Communication: A Journey Through History

Description: Explore the rich history of Indian mathematics and its influence on communication through the ages.
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Which ancient Indian text is considered one of the earliest known mathematical treatises?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Sulba Sutras

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sulba Sutras, dating back to the 8th century BCE, contain geometric constructions and rules for ritual altars, demonstrating early mathematical knowledge.

Who is regarded as the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry, earning him the title of the father of Indian mathematics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, in the 7th century CE, introduced the decimal system and the concept of zero as a number, revolutionizing mathematical calculations.

Which Indian mathematician discovered the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, in the 12th century CE, discovered the Fibonacci sequence and provided mathematical solutions to various problems related to it.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who formulated the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, in the 7th century CE, introduced the concept of negative numbers and developed rules for their operations, expanding the scope of mathematical calculations.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in the 5th century CE, developed the concept of the sine function and provided accurate trigonometric tables, contributing to the advancement of astronomy and navigation.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, in the 12th century CE, developed the concept of the cosine function and provided trigonometric identities and formulas, expanding the understanding of trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, in the 14th century CE, developed the concept of the tangent function and provided series expansions for various trigonometric functions, laying the foundation for calculus.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cotangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, in the 15th century CE, developed the concept of the cotangent function and provided trigonometric identities involving cotangent, contributing to the advancement of trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, in the 14th century CE, developed the concept of the secant function and provided series expansions for various trigonometric functions, laying the foundation for calculus.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, in the 15th century CE, developed the concept of the cosecant function and provided trigonometric identities involving cosecant, contributing to the advancement of trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the versine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, in the 14th century CE, developed the concept of the versine function and provided series expansions for various trigonometric functions, laying the foundation for calculus.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the haversine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, in the 15th century CE, developed the concept of the haversine function and provided trigonometric identities involving haversine, contributing to the advancement of trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the exsecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, in the 14th century CE, developed the concept of the exsecant function and provided series expansions for various trigonometric functions, laying the foundation for calculus.

What is the name of the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the excosecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, in the 15th century CE, developed the concept of the excosecant function and provided trigonometric identities involving excosecant, contributing to the advancement of trigonometry.

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