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Who is considered as the 'Father of Indian Geometry'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Geometry' for his significant contributions to the field.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'cyclic quadrilaterals'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the concept of 'cyclic quadrilaterals', which are quadrilaterals whose vertices lie on a circle.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to the sum of the squares of its sides?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Varahamihira's Theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to the sum of the squares of its sides.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the 'Sulba Sutras'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Baudhayana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baudhayana is known for his work on the 'Sulba Sutras', which are a collection of mathematical texts that deal with geometry, astronomy, and other mathematical topics.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Heron's Formula


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara's Theorem states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'concyclic points'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of 'concyclic points', which are points that lie on the same circle.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Angle Sum Property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Angle Sum Property states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the 'Lilavati'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the 'Lilavati', which is a treatise on mathematics that covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a circle is equal to pi multiplied by the square of its radius?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Area of a Circle Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Area of a Circle Formula states that the area of a circle is equal to pi multiplied by the square of its radius.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the 'Brihatsamhita'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira is known for his work on the 'Brihatsamhita', which is an encyclopedia that covers topics such as astronomy, astrology, mathematics, and architecture.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the volume of a sphere is equal to four-thirds pi multiplied by the cube of its radius?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Volume of a Sphere Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Volume of a Sphere Formula states that the volume of a sphere is equal to four-thirds pi multiplied by the cube of its radius.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the 'Siddhanta Shiromani'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the 'Siddhanta Shiromani', which is a treatise on astronomy and mathematics that covers topics such as trigonometry, algebra, and calculus.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Angle Sum Property


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the 'Aryabhatiya'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the 'Aryabhatiya', which is a treatise on mathematics and astronomy that covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  3. Bhaskara's Theorem

  4. Heron's Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heron's Formula states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height.

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