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Role of Indian Mathematicians in the Advancement of Mathematics

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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 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.

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 is known for his work on the Fibonacci sequence, which he described in his book, the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta.

Who is considered the greatest mathematician of India?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is considered the greatest mathematician of India due to his remarkable contributions to number theory, analysis, and other areas of mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the zero, which revolutionized mathematics.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the Pythagorean theorem, which he stated in his book, the Siddhanta Shiromani.

Who is considered the founder of the Kerala school of mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is considered the founder of the Kerala school of mathematics, which made significant contributions to calculus and other areas of mathematics.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the infinite series?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the infinite series, which is a fundamental concept in calculus.

Who is known for his work on the theory of equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II is known for his work on the theory of equations, which he discussed in his book, the Lilavati.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the sine function, which is a fundamental concept in trigonometry.

Who is known for his work on the theory of numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on the theory of numbers, which he made significant contributions to.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the calculus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama developed the concept of the calculus, which is a fundamental concept in mathematics.

Who is known for his work on the theory of probability?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on the theory of probability, which he made significant contributions to.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the matrix?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan developed the concept of the matrix, which is a fundamental concept in linear algebra.

Who is known for his work on the theory of relativity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his work on the theory of relativity, which he made significant contributions to.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the black hole?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan developed the concept of the black hole, which is a fundamental concept in astrophysics.

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