Indian Number System

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known source of information on the Indian Number System?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, contains references to numbers and counting systems, providing valuable insights into the early development of the Indian Number System.

What is the base of the Indian Number System?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 16

  4. 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Number System is a decimal system, meaning it uses a base of 10. This system consists of ten digits (0-9), which are used to represent numbers.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is widely recognized for introducing the concept of zero and its use in the Indian Number System. His contributions laid the foundation for the modern understanding of zero.

What is the significance of the number '9' in the Indian Number System?

  1. It is the largest single-digit number.

  2. It is considered a lucky number.

  3. It is used as a placeholder for zero.

  4. It is the base of the Indian Number System.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian culture, the number '9' is often associated with good luck and prosperity. It is commonly used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and other auspicious occasions.

Which Indian mathematician developed the decimal system and introduced the concept of place value in the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the decimal system and introducing the concept of place value in the Indian Number System. His work significantly influenced the development of mathematics and astronomy.

What is the term used to refer to the number system that uses letters to represent numbers?

  1. Alphabetic Number System

  2. Roman Numeral System

  3. Greek Numeral System

  4. Chinese Numeral System


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Roman Numeral System is an alphabetic number system that uses letters to represent numbers. It was widely used in ancient Rome and is still occasionally used today.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence and introduced it to the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the Fibonacci sequence to the Indian Number System. He explored the properties of this sequence and its applications in mathematics.

What is the term used to refer to the number system that uses symbols or characters to represent numbers?

  1. Symbolic Number System

  2. Chinese Numeral System

  3. Egyptian Numeral System

  4. Mayan Numeral System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A symbolic number system is a system that uses symbols or characters to represent numbers. Various cultures and civilizations have developed their own unique symbolic number systems.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers and introduced them to the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of negative numbers to the Indian Number System. He developed rules for operations involving negative numbers, expanding the scope of mathematical calculations.

What is the term used to refer to the number system that uses a base other than 10?

  1. Non-Decimal Number System

  2. Binary Number System

  3. Hexadecimal Number System

  4. Octal Number System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A non-decimal number system is a system that uses a base other than 10. Examples of non-decimal number systems include the binary system (base 2), the hexadecimal system (base 16), and the octal system (base 8).

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of irrational numbers and introduced them to the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of irrational numbers to the Indian Number System. He explored the properties of irrational numbers and their applications in mathematics.

What is the term used to refer to the number system that uses a base of 2?

  1. Binary Number System

  2. Decimal Number System

  3. Hexadecimal Number System

  4. Octal Number System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The binary number system is a base-2 number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1. It is widely used in digital electronics and computer science.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of continued fractions and introduced them to the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of continued fractions to the Indian Number System. He explored the properties of continued fractions and their applications in mathematics.

What is the term used to refer to the number system that uses a base of 16?

  1. Binary Number System

  2. Decimal Number System

  3. Hexadecimal Number System

  4. Octal Number System


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The hexadecimal number system is a base-16 number system that uses 16 digits (0-9 and A-F). It is widely used in computer science and digital electronics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of modular arithmetic and introduced it to the Indian Number System?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of modular arithmetic to the Indian Number System. He explored the properties of modular arithmetic and its applications in mathematics.

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