Indian Contributions to Algebra

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Who is considered the father of Indian Algebra?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is widely regarded as the father of Indian Algebra.

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 the first mathematician to systematically develop the concept of negative numbers and their operations.

What is the name of the theorem that provides a formula for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem, also known as the Brahmagupta-Bhaskara Formula, provides a method for solving quadratic equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with the discovery of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his work called the Aryabhatiya, described the Fibonacci sequence and its properties.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem is a fundamental theorem in geometry that relates the sides of a right triangle.

Who is known for his work on indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis, solving various types of Diophantine equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with the development of the Chakravala method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the Chakravala method, a powerful technique for solving indeterminate equations, which is still used today.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the product of two consecutive integers is always one less than the square of the larger integer?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem, also known as the Brahmagupta-Fibonacci Identity, states that the product of two consecutive integers is always one less than the square of the larger integer.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the study of magic squares?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta conducted extensive research on magic squares, developing methods for constructing magic squares of various orders.

Who is credited with the discovery of the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II discovered the binomial theorem, which provides a formula for expanding the powers of a binomial.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis, solving various types of Diophantine equations.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem is a fundamental theorem in geometry that relates the sides of a right triangle.

Who is known for his work on indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to indeterminate equations and Diophantine analysis, solving various types of Diophantine equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with the development of the Chakravala method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the Chakravala method, a powerful technique for solving indeterminate equations, which is still used today.

What is the name of the theorem that states that the product of two consecutive integers is always one less than the square of the larger integer?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Pascal's Theorem

  3. Brahmagupta's Theorem

  4. Fermat's Last Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Theorem, also known as the Brahmagupta-Fibonacci Identity, states that the product of two consecutive integers is always one less than the square of the larger integer.

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