Indian Mathematical Concepts

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Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world and is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmasphuta Siddhanta is a comprehensive mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations and the development of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on indeterminate equations and the development of the Fibonacci sequence. He also made significant contributions to number theory, algebra, and geometry.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Lilavati in the 12th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical treatise written by Lilavati in the 12th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his contributions to number theory, including the development of the concept of negative numbers. He also made significant contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Siddhanta Shiromani in the 16th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani is a mathematical treatise written by Siddhanta Shiromani in the 16th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on calculus and the development of the concept of the derivative. He also made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and mathematical physics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Bijaganita in the 12th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bijaganita is a mathematical treatise written by Bijaganita in the 12th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to geometry, including the development of the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his contributions to geometry, including the development of the concept of the Pythagorean theorem. He also made significant contributions to number theory, algebra, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Aryabhatiya in the 5th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of the Mersenne prime?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on number theory, including the development of the concept of the Mersenne prime. He also made significant contributions to analysis, mathematical physics, and combinatorics.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Siddhanta Kaumudi in the 16th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Kaumudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siddhanta Kaumudi is a mathematical treatise written by Siddhanta Kaumudi in the 16th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of the quadratic equation. He also made significant contributions to number theory, geometry, and astronomy.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise written by Yuktibhāṣā in the 16th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Yuktibhāṣā


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yuktibhāṣā is a mathematical treatise written by Yuktibhāṣā in the 16th century. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to combinatorics, including the development of the concept of the binomial coefficient?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his contributions to combinatorics, including the development of the concept of the binomial coefficient. He also made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and mathematical physics.

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