The Work of Ramanuja

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What is the name of Ramanuja's most famous mathematical work?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is Ramanuja's most famous mathematical work, which covers various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration.

In which century did Ramanuja live?

  1. 10th century

  2. 11th century

  3. 12th century

  4. 13th century


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramanuja lived during the 12th century, which is considered to be a golden age of Indian mathematics.

What was Ramanuja's primary contribution to mathematics?

  1. Development of the decimal system

  2. Discovery of the Pythagorean theorem

  3. Formulation of the quadratic equation

  4. Introduction of negative numbers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramanuja is credited with formulating the quadratic equation in its general form, which is a significant contribution to algebra.

Which of the following mathematical concepts is associated with Ramanuja?

  1. Pascal's triangle

  2. Fibonacci sequence

  3. Golden ratio

  4. Pythagorean theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanuja is known for his work on Pascal's triangle, which is a triangular array of binomial coefficients.

What is the name of Ramanuja's commentary on the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani is Ramanuja's commentary on the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta, which is a significant astronomical text.

Which of the following mathematical topics is covered in Ramanuja's Lilavati?

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Mensuration


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lilavati covers a wide range of mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration.

What is the name of Ramanuja's work on geometry?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is Ramanuja's work on geometry, which includes topics such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.

Which of the following is a mathematical problem solved by Ramanuja in Lilavati?

  1. Finding the area of a triangle

  2. Solving a quadratic equation

  3. Calculating the volume of a sphere

  4. Determining the square root of a number


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lilavati contains solutions to a variety of mathematical problems, including finding the area of a triangle, solving a quadratic equation, calculating the volume of a sphere, and determining the square root of a number.

What is the name of Ramanuja's work on algebra?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bijaganita is Ramanuja's work on algebra, which covers topics such as linear equations, quadratic equations, and indeterminate equations.

Which of the following mathematical concepts is introduced in Ramanuja's Bijaganita?

  1. Negative numbers

  2. Irrational numbers

  3. Complex numbers

  4. Zero


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanuja introduced the concept of negative numbers in his work Bijaganita, which was a significant advancement in Indian mathematics.

What is the name of Ramanuja's work on mensuration?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani contains Ramanuja's work on mensuration, which includes topics such as finding the area of various shapes and calculating the volume of solids.

Which of the following mathematical problems is solved by Ramanuja in Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Finding the area of a circle

  2. Calculating the volume of a sphere

  3. Determining the height of a pyramid

  4. Solving a cubic equation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani contains solutions to a variety of mathematical problems, including finding the area of a circle, calculating the volume of a sphere, determining the height of a pyramid, and solving a cubic equation.

What is the name of Ramanuja's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani also includes Ramanuja's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta, which is an important astronomical text.

Which of the following mathematical concepts is discussed in Ramanuja's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta?

  1. Eclipses

  2. Lunar motion

  3. Planetary motion

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ramanuja's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta covers a wide range of astronomical topics, including eclipses, lunar motion, planetary motion, and trigonometry.

What is the name of Ramanuja's work on arithmetic?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Siddhanta Shiromani

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is Ramanuja's work on arithmetic, which covers topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.

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