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The Use of Trigonometry in Indian Surveying

Description: Trigonometry has been an integral part of Indian surveying since ancient times. This quiz explores the use of trigonometry in Indian surveying, covering topics such as the development of trigonometric functions, the use of triangles in surveying, and the applications of trigonometry in surveying.
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Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of sine?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of sine in the 5th century.

What is the formula for calculating the sine of an angle in a right triangle?

  1. sin(theta) = opposite/hypotenuse

  2. sin(theta) = adjacent/hypotenuse

  3. sin(theta) = opposite/adjacent

  4. sin(theta) = hypotenuse/opposite

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a right triangle, the sine of an angle is calculated as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

Which Indian mathematician introduced the concept of half-angles in trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of half-angles in trigonometry in the 12th century.

What is the formula for calculating the cosine of an angle in a right triangle?

  1. cos(theta) = opposite/hypotenuse

  2. cos(theta) = adjacent/hypotenuse

  3. cos(theta) = opposite/adjacent

  4. cos(theta) = hypotenuse/adjacent

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a right triangle, the cosine of an angle is calculated as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the area of a triangle using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the area of a triangle using trigonometry in the 7th century.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle using trigonometry?

  1. Area = (1/2) * base * height

  2. Area = (1/2) * base * sine(theta)

  3. Area = (1/2) * base * cosine(theta)

  4. Area = (1/2) * base * tangent(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula Area = (1/2) * base * height, where 'base' is the length of the base of the triangle and 'height' is the length of the altitude drawn from the vertex opposite the base.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the volume of a pyramid using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the volume of a pyramid using trigonometry in the 12th century.

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a pyramid using trigonometry?

  1. Volume = (1/3) * base area * height

  2. Volume = (1/3) * base area * sine(theta)

  3. Volume = (1/3) * base area * cosine(theta)

  4. Volume = (1/3) * base area * tangent(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The volume of a pyramid can be calculated using the formula Volume = (1/3) * base area * height, where 'base area' is the area of the base of the pyramid and 'height' is the length of the altitude drawn from the vertex of the pyramid to the base.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the distance between two points on the Earth's surface using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the distance between two points on the Earth's surface using trigonometry in the 5th century.

What is the formula for calculating the distance between two points on the Earth's surface using trigonometry?

  1. Distance = (Earth's radius) * arc length

  2. Distance = (Earth's radius) * sine(theta)

  3. Distance = (Earth's radius) * cosine(theta)

  4. Distance = (Earth's radius) * tangent(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The distance between two points on the Earth's surface can be calculated using the formula Distance = (Earth's radius) * arc length, where 'Earth's radius' is the radius of the Earth and 'arc length' is the length of the arc between the two points.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the height of a mountain using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the height of a mountain using trigonometry in the 7th century.

What is the formula for calculating the height of a mountain using trigonometry?

  1. Height = (base length) * tan(theta)

  2. Height = (base length) * sin(theta)

  3. Height = (base length) * cos(theta)

  4. Height = (base length) * cot(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The height of a mountain can be calculated using the formula Height = (base length) * tan(theta), where 'base length' is the horizontal distance between the observer and the mountain and 'theta' is the angle of elevation from the observer to the top of the mountain.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the area of a field using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the area of a field using trigonometry in the 12th century.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a field using trigonometry?

  1. Area = (1/2) * base * height

  2. Area = (1/2) * base * sine(theta)

  3. Area = (1/2) * base * cosine(theta)

  4. Area = (1/2) * base * tangent(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a field can be calculated using the formula Area = (1/2) * base * height, where 'base' is the length of the base of the field and 'height' is the length of the altitude drawn from the vertex opposite the base.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for calculating the volume of a sphere using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, developed a method for calculating the volume of a sphere using trigonometry in the 5th century.

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a sphere using trigonometry?

  1. Volume = (4/3) * pi * radius^3

  2. Volume = (4/3) * pi * radius^2 * sine(theta)

  3. Volume = (4/3) * pi * radius^2 * cosine(theta)

  4. Volume = (4/3) * pi * radius^2 * tangent(theta)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The volume of a sphere can be calculated using the formula Volume = (4/3) * pi * radius^3, where 'radius' is the radius of the sphere.

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