The Work of Sridhara

Description: Sridhara was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 10th century. He is best known for his work on the Lilavati, a treatise on mathematics that covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy. This quiz will test your knowledge of Sridhara's work.
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What is the name of Sridhara's most famous work?

  1. The Lilavati

  2. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta

  3. The Aryabhatiya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lilavati is Sridhara's most famous work. It is a treatise on mathematics that covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

In what century did Sridhara live?

  1. 9th century

  2. 10th century

  3. 11th century

  4. 12th century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sridhara lived in the 10th century.

What is the main topic of the Lilavati?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Astronomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main topic of the Lilavati is arithmetic.

What are some of the topics covered in the Lilavati?

  1. Fractions

  2. Decimals

  3. Square roots

  4. Cube roots


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Lilavati covers a wide range of topics, including fractions, decimals, square roots, and cube roots.

What is Sridhara's most famous theorem?

  1. The Pythagorean theorem

  2. The Fundamental theorem of arithmetic

  3. The Binomial theorem

  4. The Brahmagupta's theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara's most famous theorem is the Brahmagupta's theorem, which states that the sum of the squares of two sides of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Aryabhatiya?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sridhara wrote a commentary on the Aryabhatiya, called the Aryabhatiya-bhashya.

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Brahmasphutasiddhanta?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sridhara wrote a commentary on the Brahmasphutasiddhanta, called the Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya.

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara wrote a commentary on the Surya Siddhanta, called the Surya Siddhanta-bhashya.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on astronomy?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara wrote a work on astronomy, called the Surya Siddhanta-bhashya.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on astrology?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara wrote a work on astrology, called the Surya Siddhanta-bhashya.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on medicine?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sridhara did not write any work on medicine.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on music?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sridhara did not write any work on music.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on architecture?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sridhara did not write any work on architecture.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on sculpture?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sridhara did not write any work on sculpture.

What is the name of Sridhara's work on painting?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya

  2. The Lilavati-bhashya

  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya

  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sridhara did not write any work on painting.

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