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Trigonometric Concepts in Indian Mathematics

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Who is considered the father of Indian trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian trigonometry due to his significant contributions to the field in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the sine table?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the sine table, which played a crucial role in the development of trigonometry.

What is the name of the trigonometric function that is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

  1. Sine

  2. Cosine

  3. Tangent

  4. Cotangent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sine function is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

What is the name of the trigonometric function that is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

  1. Sine

  2. Cosine

  3. Tangent

  4. Cotangent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cosine function is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

What is the name of the trigonometric function that is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle?

  1. Sine

  2. Cosine

  3. Tangent

  4. Cotangent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The tangent function is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle.

What is the name of the trigonometric function that is the reciprocal of the tangent function?

  1. Sine

  2. Cosine

  3. Tangent

  4. Cotangent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cotangent function is defined as the reciprocal of the tangent function.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the sine of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the cosine of an angle, which is another fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the tangent of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cotangent of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the cotangent of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the secant of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosecant of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the cosecant of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the versine of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the versine of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the haversine of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the haversine of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the exsecant of an angle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the exsecant of an angle, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

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