Indian Contributions to Financial Culture

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Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the earliest known work on finance?

  1. Arthashastra

  2. Rigveda

  3. Upanishads

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya in the 4th century BCE, is considered to be the earliest known work on finance. It covers a wide range of topics, including taxation, budgeting, accounting, and monetary policy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian system of mathematics that was used in financial calculations?

  1. Vedic mathematics

  2. Sulba Sutra

  3. Baudhayana Sutra

  4. Aryabhata Sutra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is an ancient Indian system of mathematics that was used in financial calculations. It is based on 16 sutras, or rules, that can be used to solve a wide range of mathematical problems.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics. He lived in the 5th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He developed the concept of zero, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He developed the decimal system, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He developed the concept of negative numbers, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the square root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He developed the concept of the square root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cube root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He developed the concept of the cube root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the fourth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the fourth root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the fifth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the fifth root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sixth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the sixth root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the seventh root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the seventh root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the eighth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the eighth root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the ninth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the ninth root, which is now used all over the world.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tenth root?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries CE. He developed the concept of the tenth root, which is now used all over the world.

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