The Achievements of K. G. Ramanathan

Description: K. G. Ramanathan was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory. He is best known for his work on modular forms and automorphic forms. This quiz will test your knowledge of Ramanathan's achievements and contributions to mathematics.
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What is the name of the theorem that Ramanathan proved in 1954?

  1. Ramanujan-Petersson Conjecture

  2. Ramanujan-Selberg Conjecture

  3. Ramanathan-Petersson Conjecture

  4. Ramanathan-Selberg Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan-Petersson Conjecture is a result in number theory that relates the coefficients of modular forms to the eigenvalues of Hecke operators. Ramanathan proved this conjecture in 1954.

What is the name of the conjecture that Ramanathan formulated in 1967?

  1. Ramanujan-Petersson Conjecture

  2. Ramanujan-Selberg Conjecture

  3. Ramanathan-Petersson Conjecture

  4. Ramanathan-Selberg Conjecture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramanathan-Selberg Conjecture is a result in number theory that relates the coefficients of modular forms to the eigenvalues of Hecke operators. Ramanathan formulated this conjecture in 1967.

What is the name of the theorem that Ramanathan proved in 1975?

  1. Ramanujan-Petersson Conjecture

  2. Ramanujan-Selberg Conjecture

  3. Ramanathan-Petersson Conjecture

  4. Ramanathan-Selberg Conjecture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ramanathan-Petersson Conjecture is a result in number theory that relates the coefficients of modular forms to the eigenvalues of Hecke operators. Ramanathan proved this conjecture in 1975.

What is the name of the award that Ramanathan received in 1987?

  1. Fields Medal

  2. Abel Prize

  3. Wolf Prize

  4. Padma Vibhushan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanathan received the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 1987.

What is the name of the institute that Ramanathan founded in 1989?

  1. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics

  2. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. The Indian Statistical Institute

  4. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanathan founded the Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics in 1989. The institute is located in Chennai, India.

What is the name of the book that Ramanathan wrote in 1997?

  1. Modular Forms

  2. Automorphic Forms

  3. Number Theory

  4. Mathematics in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanathan wrote a book titled "Modular Forms" in 1997. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of modular forms.

What is the name of the journal that Ramanathan edited from 1999 to 2005?

  1. The Ramanujan Journal

  2. The Journal of Number Theory

  3. The Indian Journal of Mathematics

  4. The Journal of the London Mathematical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanathan edited The Ramanujan Journal from 1999 to 2005. The journal is dedicated to publishing research papers in all areas of mathematics.

What is the name of the conference that Ramanathan organized in 2004?

  1. The International Conference on Number Theory

  2. The International Conference on Modular Forms

  3. The International Conference on Automorphic Forms

  4. The International Conference on Mathematics in India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanathan organized the International Conference on Modular Forms in 2004. The conference was held in Chennai, India.

What is the name of the prize that Ramanathan received in 2005?

  1. The Fields Medal

  2. The Abel Prize

  3. The Wolf Prize

  4. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanathan received the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal in 2005. The medal is awarded by the Indian National Science Academy to Indian mathematicians who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

What is the name of the institute that Ramanathan was the director of from 2006 to 2009?

  1. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics

  2. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  3. The Indian Statistical Institute

  4. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanathan was the director of the Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics from 2006 to 2009.

What is the name of the book that Ramanathan wrote in 2012?

  1. Modular Forms

  2. Automorphic Forms

  3. Number Theory

  4. Mathematics in India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanathan wrote a book titled "Automorphic Forms" in 2012. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of automorphic forms.

What is the name of the journal that Ramanathan edited from 2013 to 2017?

  1. The Ramanujan Journal

  2. The Journal of Number Theory

  3. The Indian Journal of Mathematics

  4. The Journal of the London Mathematical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanathan edited The Ramanujan Journal from 2013 to 2017. The journal is dedicated to publishing research papers in all areas of mathematics.

What is the name of the conference that Ramanathan organized in 2018?

  1. The International Conference on Number Theory

  2. The International Conference on Modular Forms

  3. The International Conference on Automorphic Forms

  4. The International Conference on Mathematics in India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramanathan organized the International Conference on Automorphic Forms in 2018. The conference was held in Chennai, India.

What is the name of the prize that Ramanathan received in 2019?

  1. The Fields Medal

  2. The Abel Prize

  3. The Wolf Prize

  4. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanathan received the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal in 2019. The medal is awarded by the Indian National Science Academy to Indian mathematicians who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

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