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Indian Mathematical and Astronomical Contributions to the World

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the significant contributions made by Indian mathematicians and astronomers to the world.
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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 widely regarded as the father of Indian mathematics due to his groundbreaking work in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with the development of the concept of zero in the 7th century CE.

What is the name of the famous astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the Fibonacci sequence in the 12th century CE.

Who was the first Indian mathematician to use the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian mathematician to use the decimal system in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in the 5th century CE.

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the sine function in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the concept of the cosine function in the 12th century CE.

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for solving quadratic equations in the 7th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the zodiac in the 5th century CE.

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving cubic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for solving cubic equations in the 12th century CE.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Baudhayana developed the concept of the Pythagorean theorem in the 8th century BCE.

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quartic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed a method for solving quartic equations in the 12th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes in the 5th century CE.

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quintic equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan developed a method for solving quintic equations in the 20th century CE.

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