The Work of M. S. Narasimhan

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In algebraic geometry, what is the significance of the Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem?

  1. It provides a criterion for the ampleness of a line bundle on a projective variety.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the cohomology groups of a projective variety and its subvarieties.

  3. It characterizes the stable vector bundles on a projective variety.

  4. It gives a necessary and sufficient condition for a projective variety to be unirational.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem is a fundamental result in algebraic geometry that characterizes the stable vector bundles on a projective variety. It plays a crucial role in the study of moduli spaces of vector bundles and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including representation theory and mathematical physics.

In differential geometry, what is the significance of the Narasimhan-Simha theorem?

  1. It provides a sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be compact.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the curvature tensor and the topology of a Riemannian manifold.

  3. It characterizes the complete Riemannian manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature.

  4. It gives a necessary and sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be Einstein.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Simha theorem is a landmark result in differential geometry that characterizes the complete Riemannian manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature. It is a fundamental result in the study of Riemannian geometry and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including topology and general relativity.

Narasimhan's work on the moduli space of vector bundles is significant because it:

  1. Provides a geometric interpretation of the moduli space.

  2. Establishes a relationship between the moduli space and the cohomology groups of the underlying manifold.

  3. Characterizes the stable vector bundles on the underlying manifold.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narasimhan's work on the moduli space of vector bundles is significant because it provides a geometric interpretation of the moduli space, establishes a relationship between the moduli space and the cohomology groups of the underlying manifold, and characterizes the stable vector bundles on the underlying manifold. These results have had a profound impact on the field of algebraic geometry and have led to new insights into the structure of algebraic varieties.

Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of M. S. Narasimhan to mathematics?

  1. The Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem

  2. The Narasimhan-Simha theorem

  3. The Gauss-Bonnet theorem

  4. The Riemann-Roch theorem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gauss-Bonnet theorem is a fundamental result in differential geometry that relates the curvature of a surface to its topology. It was first proved by Carl Friedrich Gauss and Pierre-Ossian Bonnet in the 19th century. M. S. Narasimhan did not make any significant contributions to the Gauss-Bonnet theorem.

In which year did M. S. Narasimhan receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology?

  1. 1968

  2. 1970

  3. 1972

  4. 1974


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1970 for his outstanding contributions to mathematics, particularly in the fields of algebraic geometry and differential geometry.

Which of the following is NOT a book authored by M. S. Narasimhan?

  1. Vector Bundles on Algebraic Curves

  2. Moduli of Vector Bundles on Curves

  3. Differential Geometry: Theory and Applications

  4. An Introduction to Algebraic Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan did not author the book "An Introduction to Algebraic Geometry". This book was written by Daniel Perrin.

What is the significance of the Narasimhan-Seshadri criterion for ampleness?

  1. It provides a necessary and sufficient condition for a line bundle to be ample.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the ampleness of a line bundle and the curvature of the underlying manifold.

  3. It characterizes the ample line bundles on a projective variety.

  4. It gives a sufficient condition for a line bundle to be ample.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Seshadri criterion for ampleness is a fundamental result in algebraic geometry that provides a necessary and sufficient condition for a line bundle to be ample. It is a powerful tool for studying the geometry of projective varieties and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including complex analysis and representation theory.

In which year was M. S. Narasimhan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?

  1. 1977

  2. 1979

  3. 1981

  4. 1983


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1981 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to mathematics.

What is the significance of the Narasimhan-Simha theorem in the study of Riemannian manifolds?

  1. It provides a necessary and sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be compact.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the curvature tensor and the topology of a Riemannian manifold.

  3. It characterizes the complete Riemannian manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature.

  4. It gives a sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be Einstein.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Simha theorem is a landmark result in differential geometry that characterizes the complete Riemannian manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature. It is a fundamental result in the study of Riemannian geometry and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including topology and general relativity.

Which of the following is NOT a major area of research in which M. S. Narasimhan made significant contributions?

  1. Algebraic geometry

  2. Differential geometry

  3. Number theory

  4. Analysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan did not make any significant contributions to number theory. His main areas of research were algebraic geometry and differential geometry.

What is the significance of the Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem in the study of moduli spaces?

  1. It provides a geometric interpretation of the moduli space.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the moduli space and the cohomology groups of the underlying manifold.

  3. It characterizes the stable vector bundles on the underlying manifold.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem is a fundamental result in algebraic geometry that provides a geometric interpretation of the moduli space, establishes a relationship between the moduli space and the cohomology groups of the underlying manifold, and characterizes the stable vector bundles on the underlying manifold. These results have had a profound impact on the field of algebraic geometry and have led to new insights into the structure of algebraic varieties.

In which year did M. S. Narasimhan receive the Padma Bhushan award?

  1. 1983

  2. 1985

  3. 1987

  4. 1989


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan received the Padma Bhushan award in 1987 for his outstanding contributions to mathematics.

Which of the following is NOT a book co-authored by M. S. Narasimhan?

  1. Vector Bundles on Algebraic Curves

  2. Moduli of Vector Bundles on Curves

  3. Differential Geometry: Theory and Applications

  4. An Introduction to Algebraic Geometry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. S. Narasimhan did not co-author the book "An Introduction to Algebraic Geometry". This book was written by Daniel Perrin.

What is the significance of the Narasimhan-Simha theorem in the study of Einstein manifolds?

  1. It provides a necessary and sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be Einstein.

  2. It establishes a relationship between the curvature tensor and the topology of an Einstein manifold.

  3. It characterizes the complete Einstein manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature.

  4. It gives a sufficient condition for a Riemannian manifold to be Einstein.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narasimhan-Simha theorem is a landmark result in differential geometry that characterizes the complete Einstein manifolds with non-negative sectional curvature. It is a fundamental result in the study of Einstein manifolds and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including general relativity.

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