Indian Mathematical Notations

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Indian Mathematical Notations. These notations have been used by Indian mathematicians for centuries and have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
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Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is widely regarded as the pioneer of the decimal system. His work, Aryabhatiya, written in the 5th century CE, introduced the decimal system and the concept of zero.

What is the mathematical symbol for zero in the Indian numeral system?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the symbol for zero is a small circle, often represented as a dot. This symbol was first used by Indian mathematicians in the 6th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers in the 7th century CE. He also developed rules for performing arithmetic operations with negative numbers.

What is the mathematical symbol for the square root in the Indian numeral system?

  1. ²

  2. ³

  3. ¼


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the square root is a small square root sign, similar to the one used in modern mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the sine function in the 5th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the sine of various angles.

What is the mathematical symbol for the cosine function in the Indian numeral system?

  1. sin

  2. cos

  3. tan

  4. cot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the cosine function is a small letter 'c' with a dot above it.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the tangent function in the 12th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the tangent of various angles.

What is the mathematical symbol for the cotangent function in the Indian numeral system?

  1. sin

  2. cos

  3. tan

  4. cot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the cotangent function is a small letter 'c' with a line above it.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, the prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the secant function in the 7th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the secant of various angles.

What is the mathematical symbol for the cosecant function in the Indian numeral system?

  1. sin

  2. cos

  3. tan

  4. csc


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the cosecant function is a small letter 'c' with a small circle above it.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the versine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, the renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the versine function in the 12th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the versine of various angles.

What is the mathematical symbol for the haversine function in the Indian numeral system?

  1. sin

  2. cos

  3. tan

  4. hav


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the haversine function is a small letter 'h' with a small circle above it.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the exsecant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, the prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the exsecant function in the 7th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the exsecant of various angles.

What is the mathematical symbol for the excosecant function in the Indian numeral system?

  1. sin

  2. cos

  3. tan

  4. excsc


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Indian numeral system, the mathematical symbol for the excosecant function is a small letter 'e' with a small circle above it.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the chord function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, the prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the chord function in the 7th century CE. He also developed formulas for calculating the chord of various angles.

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