Centre for Number Theory

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In which city is the Centre for Number Theory located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Delhi

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

When was the Centre for Number Theory established?

  1. 1996

  2. 2000

  3. 2004

  4. 2008


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory was established in 2004.

Who is the current director of the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Dr. Manjul Bhargava

  2. Dr. Kannan Soundararajan

  3. Dr. Akshay Venkatesh

  4. Dr. Srinivasa Varadhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Manjul Bhargava is the current director of the Centre for Number Theory.

What is the primary focus of research at the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Algebraic Number Theory

  2. Analytic Number Theory

  3. Arithmetic Geometry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory focuses on research in all areas of number theory, including algebraic number theory, analytic number theory, and arithmetic geometry.

Which renowned mathematician was instrumental in the establishment of the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Dr. C. S. Seshadri

  2. Dr. M. S. Raghunathan

  3. Dr. V. S. Varadarajan

  4. Dr. S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. C. S. Seshadri played a key role in the establishment of the Centre for Number Theory.

How many faculty members are currently associated with the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are currently 15 faculty members associated with the Centre for Number Theory.

What is the name of the annual conference organized by the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. International Conference on Number Theory (ICNT)

  2. National Conference on Number Theory (NCNT)

  3. Mumbai Conference on Number Theory (MCNT)

  4. India Conference on Number Theory (ICoNT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory organizes the annual International Conference on Number Theory (ICNT).

Which prestigious award is presented annually by the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Bhargava Prize

  2. Seshadri Prize

  3. Raghunathan Prize

  4. Varadarajan Prize


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory presents the annual Bhargava Prize to recognize outstanding contributions to number theory.

What is the name of the Centre for Number Theory's outreach program for school students?

  1. Number Theory for Schools (NTS)

  2. Math Mania for Schools (MMS)

  3. Number Crunchers for Schools (NCS)

  4. Math Explorers for Schools (MES)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory conducts the outreach program Number Theory for Schools (NTS) to promote interest in number theory among school students.

Which renowned mathematician delivered the inaugural lecture at the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Dr. Andrew Wiles

  2. Dr. Robert Langlands

  3. Dr. Pierre Deligne

  4. Dr. Jean-Pierre Serre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Andrew Wiles delivered the inaugural lecture at the Centre for Number Theory.

What is the name of the Centre for Number Theory's journal?

  1. Journal of Number Theory (JNT)

  2. Transactions of the Centre for Number Theory (TCNT)

  3. Proceedings of the Centre for Number Theory (PCNT)

  4. Annals of the Centre for Number Theory (ACNT)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory publishes the journal Transactions of the Centre for Number Theory (TCNT).

Which renowned mathematician is a distinguished visiting professor at the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. Dr. Enrico Bombieri

  2. Dr. Yuri Manin

  3. Dr. David Mumford

  4. Dr. Shing-Tung Yau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Enrico Bombieri is a distinguished visiting professor at the Centre for Number Theory.

How many Ph.D. students are currently enrolled in the Centre for Number Theory?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are currently 30 Ph.D. students enrolled in the Centre for Number Theory.

What is the name of the Centre for Number Theory's annual summer school?

  1. Summer School on Number Theory (SSNT)

  2. Summer Camp on Number Theory (SCNT)

  3. Number Theory Summer Institute (NTSI)

  4. Summer Program on Number Theory (SPNT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Centre for Number Theory organizes the annual Summer School on Number Theory (SSNT).

Which renowned mathematician is a member of the Centre for Number Theory's advisory board?

  1. Dr. Gerd Faltings

  2. Dr. Barry Mazur

  3. Dr. Peter Sarnak

  4. Dr. Edward Frenkel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Gerd Faltings is a member of the Centre for Number Theory's advisory board.

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