Indian Mathematical Texts and Treatises

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known mathematical treatise?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra is an ancient Indian text that dates back to around 800 BCE. It is considered the earliest known mathematical treatise and contains rules for constructing altars, geometric figures, and other mathematical concepts.

Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' due to his significant contributions to the field. He lived in the 5th century CE and is known for his work on astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero in the 7th century CE. He also made significant contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the famous mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a famous mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century. It covers various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian text contains astronomical and mathematical knowledge and is believed to have been written by astronomer-mathematician Lalla?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian text that contains astronomical and mathematical knowledge. It is believed to have been written by astronomer-mathematician Lalla and is considered one of the most important texts in Indian astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers in the 7th century CE. He also provided rules for performing operations with negative numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Sridhara in the 10th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Patiganita Sara

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patiganita Sara is a mathematical treatise written by Sridhara in the 10th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the sine function in the 5th century CE. He also provided formulas for calculating the sine and cosine functions.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Mahavira in the 9th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Ganita Sara Samgraha

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganita Sara Samgraha is a mathematical treatise written by Mahavira in the 9th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the decimal system in the 5th century CE. He also developed a system of notation for representing numbers using decimal digits.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta is a mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of the quadratic equation in the 7th century CE. He also provided formulas for solving quadratic equations.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara I in the 7th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Mahabhaskariya

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahabhaskariya is a mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara I in the 7th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the concept of the Fibonacci sequence in the 12th century CE. He also provided a formula for generating the Fibonacci sequence.

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Srinivasa Ramanujan in the 20th century?

  1. Baudhayana Sulba Sutra

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Notebooks

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Notebooks is a mathematical treatise written by Srinivasa Ramanujan in the 20th century. It contains his mathematical discoveries and insights.

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