The Golden Age of Indian Mathematics

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Which Indian mathematician is known as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the treatise written by Aryabhata in 499 CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a seminal work in Indian mathematics and astronomy written by Aryabhata in 499 CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in arithmetic and algebra.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Goldbach's Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem is a fundamental theorem in geometry that relates the sides of a right triangle.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is credited with developing the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

What is the name of the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Delhi.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on indeterminate equations, which are equations with multiple unknown variables.

What is the name of the treatise written by Bhaskara II in 1150 CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a treatise on mathematics written by Bhaskara II in 1150 CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers and their use in arithmetic and algebra.

What is the name of the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on trigonometry, including the development of trigonometric tables and formulas.

What is the name of the treatise written by Varahamihira in 550 CE?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pancasiddhantika is a treatise on astronomy written by Varahamihira in 550 CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of irrational numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of irrational numbers and their use in mathematics.

What is the name of the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Ujjain?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Ujjain.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on calculus, including the development of methods for finding derivatives and integrals.

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