Indian Calculus

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Indian Calculus, which includes the study of mathematical concepts and techniques developed by Indian mathematicians.
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Who is considered the father of Indian Calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is widely regarded as the father of Indian Calculus due to his significant contributions to the field, including the development of the concept of the derivative and the mean value theorem.

What is the name of the series developed by Madhava of Sangamagrama that approximates the sine function?

  1. Taylor Series

  2. Maclaurin Series

  3. Madhava Series

  4. Fourier Series


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed a series expansion for the sine function, known as the Madhava Series, which is considered a precursor to the Taylor Series.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was the first mathematician to explicitly define and use the concept of the zero as a number in his mathematical calculations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the area under a curve can be calculated by dividing it into an infinite number of rectangles?

  1. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

  2. Mean Value Theorem

  3. Rolle's Theorem

  4. Cauchy's Integral Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is a central theorem in calculus that establishes a connection between differentiation and integration, allowing for the calculation of areas under curves.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for solving indeterminate equations, which are equations that have multiple solutions.

What is the name of the theorem that states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval, then it attains both a maximum and a minimum value on that interval?

  1. Extreme Value Theorem

  2. Rolle's Theorem

  3. Mean Value Theorem

  4. Cauchy's Integral Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Extreme Value Theorem states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval, then it attains both a maximum and a minimum value on that interval.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the derivative?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the derivative, which is a fundamental concept in calculus.

What is the name of the theorem that states that if a function is differentiable at a point, then it is continuous at that point?

  1. Rolle's Theorem

  2. Mean Value Theorem

  3. Cauchy's Integral Theorem

  4. Darboux's Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Darboux's Theorem states that if a function is differentiable at a point, then it is continuous at that point.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for solving quadratic equations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval and differentiable on the open interval, then there exists a point in the open interval where the derivative is zero?

  1. Rolle's Theorem

  2. Mean Value Theorem

  3. Cauchy's Integral Theorem

  4. Darboux's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rolle's Theorem states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval and differentiable on the open interval, then there exists a point in the open interval where the derivative is zero.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for solving cubic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for solving cubic equations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that if a function is differentiable at a point, then it has a unique tangent line at that point?

  1. Rolle's Theorem

  2. Mean Value Theorem

  3. Cauchy's Integral Theorem

  4. Darboux's Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Darboux's Theorem states that if a function is differentiable at a point, then it has a unique tangent line at that point.

Which Indian mathematician developed a method for solving quartic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji developed a method for solving quartic equations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval and differentiable on the open interval, then there exists a point in the open interval where the derivative is equal to the average rate of change of the function on the closed interval?

  1. Rolle's Theorem

  2. Mean Value Theorem

  3. Cauchy's Integral Theorem

  4. Darboux's Theorem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mean Value Theorem states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval and differentiable on the open interval, then there exists a point in the open interval where the derivative is equal to the average rate of change of the function on the closed interval.

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