Algebraic Concepts in Indian Mathematics

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Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the father of Indian mathematics due to his significant contributions to the field, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century?

  1. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  2. Lilavati

  3. Bijaganita

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmasphuta Siddhanta is a comprehensive mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century. It covers various topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the negative number?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was the first mathematician to develop the concept of the negative number and provide rules for operations involving negative numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical formula developed by Bhaskara II to calculate the area of a triangle?

  1. Heron's Formula

  2. Brahmagupta's Formula

  3. Bhaskara's Formula

  4. Pythagorean Theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara's Formula is a mathematical formula developed by Bhaskara II to calculate the area of a triangle using its sides.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to the field of combinatorics, including the development of Pascal's triangle and the study of permutations and combinations.

What is the name of the mathematical concept developed by Indian mathematicians to represent an unknown quantity?

  1. Variable

  2. Constant

  3. Coefficient

  4. Exponent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed the concept of a variable to represent an unknown quantity, which is a fundamental concept in algebra.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta made significant contributions to the study of indeterminate equations, which are equations that have an infinite number of solutions.

What is the name of the mathematical theorem developed by Indian mathematicians to solve quadratic equations?

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Quadratic Formula

  3. Bhaskara's Formula

  4. Brahmagupta's Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's Formula is a mathematical theorem developed by Indian mathematicians to solve quadratic equations.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of number theory?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to the field of number theory, including the development of new methods for studying prime numbers and the partition function.

What is the name of the mathematical concept developed by Indian mathematicians to represent a set of numbers?

  1. Variable

  2. Constant

  3. Coefficient

  4. Set


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed the concept of a set to represent a collection of numbers or objects.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata made significant contributions to the study of infinity, including the development of the concept of transfinite numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical concept developed by Indian mathematicians to represent a repeating decimal?

  1. Fraction

  2. Decimal

  3. Repeating Decimal

  4. Irrational Number


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed the concept of a repeating decimal to represent a decimal that has a repeating pattern of digits.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata made significant contributions to the development of the concept of zero, including its use in mathematical operations and the development of the decimal system.

What is the name of the mathematical concept developed by Indian mathematicians to represent a square root?

  1. Square

  2. Cube

  3. Square Root

  4. Cube Root


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed the concept of a square root to represent the positive number that, when multiplied by itself, produces a given number.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the golden ratio?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to the study of the golden ratio, including the development of methods for constructing it and its use in art and architecture.

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