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Indian Mathematics and Art: A Journey Through History

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Which ancient Indian mathematician is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is widely regarded as the father of Indian mathematics for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry.

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

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahma Siddhanta is a comprehensive astronomical and mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta in the 7th century CE.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) is credited with discovering the Fibonacci sequence, although it was later popularized by Leonardo of Pisa in Europe.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Lilavati in the 12th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical treatise written by Lilavati in the 12th century CE, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to number theory and modular arithmetic?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) was a self-taught Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory, modular arithmetic, and other areas of mathematics.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Siddhanta Shiromani in the 12th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siddhanta Shiromani is a comprehensive astronomical and mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE) is credited with discovering the binomial theorem, although it was later popularized by Isaac Newton in Europe.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Surya Siddhanta in the 5th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical and mathematical text dating back to the 5th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the quadratic equation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta (598-668 CE) developed a general formula for solving the quadratic equation, which is still used today.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Aryabhatiya in the 5th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is a comprehensive mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata in the 5th century CE, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) made significant contributions to the development of the calculus, although he did not receive formal training in mathematics.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Panchasiddhantika in the 6th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Panchasiddhantika

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Panchasiddhantika is a mathematical and astronomical treatise written by Varahamihira in the 6th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the trigonometric functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry, including the sine, cosine, and tangent functions.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematical text written by Karanapaddhati in the 11th century?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Lilavati

  4. Karanapaddhati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karanapaddhati is a mathematical treatise written by Lalla in the 11th century CE, covering various topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the number system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata (476-550 CE) developed a decimal number system that included the concept of zero, which was later adopted by the rest of the world.

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