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The Wizard of Kancheepuram

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What was the real name of the Wizard of Kancheepuram?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  4. Homi J. Bhabha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician who lived from 1887 to 1920. He is known for his contributions to number theory, analysis, and continued fractions.

Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?

  1. Chennai

  2. Kancheepuram

  3. Madurai

  4. Trichy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, on December 22, 1887.

What was Ramanujan's formal education?

  1. He had a Ph.D. in mathematics.

  2. He was a high school dropout.

  3. He was homeschooled.

  4. He attended college for a few years.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanujan dropped out of high school at the age of 16 due to financial difficulties.

How did Ramanujan's mathematical talent come to light?

  1. He won a mathematics competition.

  2. He published a paper in a prestigious journal.

  3. He was discovered by a British mathematician.

  4. He sent his work to G. H. Hardy.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1913, Ramanujan sent a letter to G. H. Hardy, a British mathematician, containing some of his mathematical discoveries. Hardy was impressed by Ramanujan's work and invited him to come to England to study.

What was Ramanujan's most significant contribution to mathematics?

  1. He developed a new theory of numbers.

  2. He proved the Riemann hypothesis.

  3. He discovered the Ramanujan prime.

  4. He developed a new method for solving differential equations.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanujan's most significant contribution to mathematics was his development of a new theory of numbers, which he called 'modular forms'.

What was Ramanujan's relationship with G. H. Hardy like?

  1. They were close friends.

  2. They were rivals.

  3. They were indifferent to each other.

  4. They hated each other.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanujan and Hardy developed a close friendship during the time that Ramanujan spent in England. Hardy was impressed by Ramanujan's mathematical genius and helped him to develop his ideas.

What was Ramanujan's health like?

  1. He was always healthy.

  2. He suffered from tuberculosis.

  3. He had a heart condition.

  4. He had a mental illness.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanujan suffered from tuberculosis for most of his life. He died of the disease in 1920 at the age of 32.

What was Ramanujan's legacy?

  1. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.

  2. He is known for his contributions to number theory.

  3. He is remembered for his work on modular forms.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanujan is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He is known for his contributions to number theory, his work on modular forms, and his many other mathematical discoveries.

What is the name of the museum dedicated to Ramanujan in Chennai?

  1. The Ramanujan Museum

  2. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Museum

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Museum

  4. The Chennai Mathematical Museum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan Museum is located in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the annual mathematics competition held in Ramanujan's honor?

  1. The Ramanujan Mathematics Competition

  2. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Mathematics Competition

  3. The International Ramanujan Mathematics Competition

  4. The Chennai Mathematics Competition

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan Mathematics Competition is an annual mathematics competition held in India. It is open to students from all over the world.

What is the name of the stamp issued by the Indian government to commemorate Ramanujan's birth centenary?

  1. The Ramanujan Birth Centenary Stamp

  2. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Birth Centenary Stamp

  3. The Indian Mathematical Society Birth Centenary Stamp

  4. The Chennai Mathematical Society Birth Centenary Stamp

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan Birth Centenary Stamp was issued by the Indian government in 1987 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ramanujan's birth.

What is the name of the film based on Ramanujan's life?

  1. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  2. The Ramanujan Story

  3. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Story

  4. The Indian Mathematician

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Man Who Knew Infinity is a 2015 film based on the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the book written by Robert Kanigel about Ramanujan?

  1. The Man Who Knew Infinity

  2. The Ramanujan Story

  3. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Story

  4. The Indian Mathematician

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Man Who Knew Infinity is a book written by Robert Kanigel about the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan.

What is the name of the theorem that Ramanujan proved?

  1. The Ramanujan Prime Number Theorem

  2. The Ramanujan Modular Forms Theorem

  3. The Ramanujan Number Theory Theorem

  4. The Ramanujan Mathematical Theorem

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan Prime Number Theorem is a theorem that Ramanujan proved in 1917. It gives an asymptotic formula for the number of prime numbers less than a given number.

What is the name of the constant that Ramanujan discovered?

  1. The Ramanujan Constant

  2. The Srinivasa Ramanujan Constant

  3. The Indian Mathematical Constant

  4. The Chennai Mathematical Constant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramanujan Constant is a constant that Ramanujan discovered in 1917. It is defined as the sum of the reciprocals of the squares of all the natural numbers.

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