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Indian Mathematical Concepts in Literature and Poetry

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In the ancient Indian text, the Rigveda, what is the name of the god associated with mathematics?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Rigveda, Brahma is considered the god of mathematics and knowledge.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of number theory, including the discovery of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his work on number theory, including the discovery of the Fibonacci sequence.

In the epic poem, the Mahabharata, what is the name of the character who is known for his mathematical prowess?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Krishna

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Bhishma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Mahabharata, Bhishma is known for his mathematical skills and is often consulted for his wisdom and advice.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero as a number?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of zero as a number, which revolutionized mathematics.

In the ancient Indian text, the Sulba Sutras, what is the name of the theorem that provides a method for constructing a right triangle with sides in the ratio of 3:4:5?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Sulba Sutra Theorem

  3. Baudhayana Theorem

  4. Aryabhata Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Baudhayana Theorem is a theorem from the Sulba Sutras that provides a method for constructing a right triangle with sides in the ratio of 3:4:5.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the derivative.

In the ancient Indian text, the Yajurveda, what is the name of the verse that describes the mathematical concept of infinity?

  1. Brahma Sutra

  2. Upanishad

  3. Purusha Sukta

  4. Hiranyagarbha Sukta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Purusha Sukta is a verse from the Yajurveda that describes the mathematical concept of infinity.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry, including the development of the sine and cosine functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry, including the development of the sine and cosine functions.

In the ancient Indian text, the Arthashastra, what is the name of the chapter that discusses the mathematical concepts used in economics and finance?

  1. Arthashastra

  2. Kautilya's Arthashastra

  3. Nitishastra

  4. Dharmashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arthashastra is a chapter in the ancient Indian text, the Arthashastra, that discusses the mathematical concepts used in economics and finance.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of perfect numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Euclid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Euclid was a Greek mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of perfect numbers.

In the ancient Indian text, the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the verse that describes the mathematical concept of the golden ratio?

  1. Brahma Sutra

  2. Upanishad

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Purusha Sukta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a verse from the ancient Indian text, the Bhagavad Gita, that describes the mathematical concept of the golden ratio.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of algebra, including the development of the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of algebra, including the development of the concept of negative numbers.

In the ancient Indian text, the Ramayana, what is the name of the character who is known for his mathematical skills?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Hanuman

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the Ramayana, Hanuman is known for his mathematical skills and is often consulted for his wisdom and advice.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the integral?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is known for his work on calculus, including the development of the concept of the integral.

In the ancient Indian text, the Upanishads, what is the name of the verse that describes the mathematical concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Brahma Sutra

  2. Upanishad

  3. Purusha Sukta

  4. Hiranyagarbha Sukta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishad is a verse from the ancient Indian text, the Upanishads, that describes the mathematical concept of the Fibonacci sequence.

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