Indian Mathematical Literature

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

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Sulbasutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sulbasutras are a collection of texts from the Vedic period that deal with geometry, astronomy, and mathematics. They are considered to be the earliest known mathematical treatise in India.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his work on arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the binomial theorem. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the quadratic equation. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Baudhayana is known for his work on the Pythagorean theorem. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 8th century BCE. He is also known for his work on geometry and surveying.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the circle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the circle. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is also known for his work on arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the sphere?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the sphere. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the cube?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the cube. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the tetrahedron?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the tetrahedron. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is also known for his work on arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the dodecahedron?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the dodecahedron. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the icosahedron?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the icosahedron. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is also known for his work on arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the regular polyhedron?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the regular polyhedron. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the sphere?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the sphere. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the cube?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the cube. He was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He is also known for his work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

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