Indian Mathematical Concepts Used in Navigation

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Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the direction of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jya-koti-karma is a method for calculating the sine of an angle, which is used to determine the direction of a ship.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical treatise that deals with navigation?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Ganita-sara-samgraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an Indian mathematical treatise that deals with astronomy, mathematics, and navigation.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the sine function.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the distance between two points on the Earth?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhuta-sankhya is a method for calculating the distance between two points on the Earth.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the latitude of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganita-sara-samgraha is a method for determining the latitude of a ship.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the longitude of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lilavati is a method for calculating the longitude of a ship.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the time of day?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jya-koti-karma is a method for calculating the time of day.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the speed of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhuta-sankhya is a method for calculating the speed of a ship.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the course of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganita-sara-samgraha is a method for determining the course of a ship.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the distance between two ships?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lilavati is a method for calculating the distance between two ships.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the time of arrival of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jya-koti-karma is a method for determining the time of arrival of a ship.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the fuel consumption of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhuta-sankhya is a method for calculating the fuel consumption of a ship.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the cargo capacity of a ship?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganita-sara-samgraha is a method for determining the cargo capacity of a ship.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical concept that is used to calculate the cost of a voyage?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lilavati is a method for calculating the cost of a voyage.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to determine the profit of a voyage?

  1. Jya-koti-karma

  2. Bhuta-sankhya

  3. Ganita-sara-samgraha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jya-koti-karma is a method for determining the profit of a voyage.

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