Indian Mathematical Legends and Folklore

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Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, is considered the father of Indian mathematics. He made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains mathematical problems and solutions?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  4. Vedanga Jyotisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is an ancient Indian text written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE. It contains mathematical problems and solutions, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, who lived in the 7th century CE, is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence. He provided a formula for finding the nth term of the sequence, which is now known as Brahmagupta's formula.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical game that involves moving pieces on a board?

  1. Chaturanga

  2. Go

  3. Mahjong

  4. Shogi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaturanga is an ancient Indian mathematical game that involves moving pieces on a board. It is considered to be the ancestor of modern chess.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of zero. He was the first mathematician to use zero as a placeholder in calculations.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the square root?

  1. Shunya

  2. Bindu

  3. Karani

  4. Yoni


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karani is the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the square root. It is a small horizontal line placed above the radicand.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the binomial theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the binomial theorem. He provided a formula for finding the nth term of the binomial expansion, which is now known as Bhaskara's formula.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  4. Vedanga Jyotisha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmasphuta Siddhanta is an ancient Indian mathematical text written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century CE. It contains a collection of mathematical problems and solutions, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of infinity. He was the first mathematician to propose that the universe is infinite.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the cube root?

  1. Shunya

  2. Bindu

  3. Karani

  4. Yoni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yoni is the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the cube root. It is a small horizontal line placed above the radicand, with a dot below it.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers. He was the first mathematician to develop a system for representing and operating with negative numbers.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical text that contains a collection of mathematical tables and formulas?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahmasphuta Siddhanta

  4. Vedanga Jyotisha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian mathematical text written by Aryabhata in the 5th century CE. It contains a collection of mathematical tables and formulas, covering topics such as astronomy, trigonometry, and geometry.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is known for his work on the concept of irrational numbers. He was the first mathematician to propose that the square root of 2 is an irrational number.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the division sign?

  1. Shunya

  2. Bindu

  3. Karani

  4. Yoni


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bindu is the Indian mathematical symbol that represents the division sign. It is a small dot placed between the dividend and the divisor.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is known for his work on the concept of continued fractions. He was the first mathematician to develop a systematic method for representing and operating with continued fractions.

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