Indian Mathematical Algorithms and Methods

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Which Indian mathematician developed the 'Sulba Sutras', a collection of geometric rules and formulas?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Baudhayana, an ancient Indian mathematician, is credited with developing the 'Sulba Sutras', which contain geometric rules and formulas used in constructing altars and other structures.

What is the name of the algorithm developed by Srinivasa Ramanujan for finding the sum of a series?

  1. Ramanujan's Summation Formula

  2. Ramanujan's Conjecture

  3. Ramanujan's Prime Number Formula

  4. Ramanujan's Modular Equations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan developed a remarkable formula, known as Ramanujan's Summation Formula, for finding the sum of a series involving factorials.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of number theory, including the discovery of perfect numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician, made significant contributions to number theory, including the discovery of perfect numbers and the development of methods for solving indeterminate equations.

What is the name of the method developed by Indian mathematicians for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Kutta's Method

  2. Runge-Kutta Method

  3. Kutta-Merson Method

  4. Kutta's Rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed a method known as Kutta's Method for solving indeterminate equations, which involves expressing the unknown variables in terms of other variables and solving the resulting system of equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the 'Chakravala' method for solving indeterminate quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a prominent Indian mathematician, developed the 'Chakravala' method, a powerful technique for solving indeterminate quadratic equations.

What is the name of the algorithm developed by Indian mathematicians for finding the square root of a number?

  1. Babylonian Method

  2. Newton-Raphson Method

  3. Bisection Method

  4. Indian Square Root Algorithm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed an efficient algorithm, known as the Indian Square Root Algorithm, for finding the square root of a number.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics, including the development of trigonometric formulas?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to trigonometry, developing formulas for sine, cosine, and other trigonometric functions.

What is the name of the method developed by Indian mathematicians for solving linear equations?

  1. Gauss-Jordan Elimination

  2. Cramer's Rule

  3. LU Decomposition

  4. Indian Elimination Method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed a method known as the Indian Elimination Method for solving systems of linear equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the 'Madhava series' for approximating trigonometric functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama, a prominent Indian mathematician, developed the 'Madhava series' for approximating trigonometric functions, which laid the foundation for modern calculus.

What is the name of the algorithm developed by Indian mathematicians for finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?

  1. Euclidean Algorithm

  2. Extended Euclidean Algorithm

  3. Binary GCD Algorithm

  4. Indian GCD Algorithm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed an efficient algorithm, known as the Indian GCD Algorithm, for finding the greatest common divisor of two numbers.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of algebra, including the development of the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian mathematician, made significant contributions to algebra, including the development of the concept of negative numbers and the solution of quadratic equations.

What is the name of the method developed by Indian mathematicians for solving cubic equations?

  1. Cardano's Method

  2. Ferrari's Method

  3. Descartes' Method

  4. Indian Cubic Method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed a method known as the Indian Cubic Method for solving cubic equations.

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the 'Pingala's method' for generating binary numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pingala, an ancient Indian mathematician, developed the 'Pingala's method' for generating binary numbers, which is considered a precursor to modern binary systems.

What is the name of the algorithm developed by Indian mathematicians for finding the roots of a polynomial?

  1. Newton's Method

  2. Lagrange's Method

  3. Horner's Method

  4. Indian Root-Finding Algorithm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian mathematicians developed an efficient algorithm, known as the Indian Root-Finding Algorithm, for finding the roots of a polynomial.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of probability, including the development of the concept of mathematical expectation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Baudhayana

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a prominent Indian mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of probability, including the development of the concept of mathematical expectation.

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