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The Use of Indian Mathematical Techniques in Economic Analysis

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the use of Indian mathematical techniques in economic analysis. The questions cover various topics, including the history of Indian mathematics, the application of Indian mathematical techniques to economic problems, and the contributions of Indian mathematicians to economic thought.
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Which of the following is not an example of an Indian mathematical technique used in economic analysis?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Euclidean algorithm is a Greek mathematical technique, not an Indian one.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics due to his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and introducing it into the Indian number system.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to solve linear equations?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus, also known as the soroban, is a mathematical tool used to perform arithmetic operations, including solving linear equations.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence, as well as his contributions to number theory, analysis, and mathematical physics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to find the square root of a number?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus can be used to find the square root of a number using a specific algorithm.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Pascal triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the Pascal triangle, as well as his contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to solve quadratic equations?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus can be used to solve quadratic equations using a specific algorithm.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Euclidean algorithm?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the Euclidean algorithm, as well as his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to find the area of a triangle?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus can be used to find the area of a triangle using a specific algorithm.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of infinity, as well as his contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to find the volume of a sphere?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus can be used to find the volume of a sphere using a specific algorithm.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers, as well as his contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical technique used to find the surface area of a sphere?

  1. The Fibonacci sequence

  2. The Pascal triangle

  3. The Euclidean algorithm

  4. The Indian abacus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian abacus can be used to find the surface area of a sphere using a specific algorithm.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of irrational numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the concept of irrational numbers, as well as his contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

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