Indian Mathematical Art and Architecture

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Which of the following is not a famous Indian mathematical text?

  1. Shulba Sutras

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Fibonacci Sequence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fibonacci Sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. It is not an Indian mathematical text.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics. He lived in the 5th century CE and made significant contributions to mathematics, including the development of the decimal system and the concept of zero.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical symbol?

  1. Om

  2. Pi

  3. Swastika

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Om is a sacred symbol in Hinduism and is often used in mathematics to represent the number one.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical game?

  1. Chess

  2. Go

  3. Sudoku

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is a famous Indian mathematical game that is played on a board with 64 squares. The game is played by two players who move their pieces according to certain rules.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Red Fort

  4. Konark Sun Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is a famous Indian mathematical architecture that is located in Odisha. The temple is built in the shape of a chariot and is dedicated to the Sun god Surya.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical sculpture?

  1. Nataraja

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nataraja is a famous Indian mathematical sculpture that is made of bronze. The sculpture depicts the Hindu god Shiva dancing and is a symbol of the cosmic dance.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical painting?

  1. The Last Supper

  2. Mona Lisa

  3. Starry Night

  4. The Scream


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no famous Indian mathematical painting.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical manuscript?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Vedas

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no famous Indian mathematical manuscript.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical instrument?

  1. Abacus

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Compass

  4. Protractor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The abacus is a famous Indian mathematical instrument that is used for counting and performing arithmetic operations.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical theorem?

  1. Pythagoras Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Goldbach's Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagoras Theorem is a famous Indian mathematical theorem that states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical concept?

  1. Infinity

  2. Zero

  3. Negative numbers

  4. Decimals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zero is a famous Indian mathematical concept that was first developed in India in the 6th century CE.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical application?

  1. Astronomy

  2. Astrology

  3. Medicine

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Astronomy is a famous Indian mathematical application that was developed in India in the 5th century BCE.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical festival?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no famous Indian mathematical festival.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical organization?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Indian National Science Academy

  3. The Indian Academy of Sciences

  4. The Indian Statistical Institute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Mathematical Society is a famous Indian mathematical organization that was founded in 1907.

Which of the following is a famous Indian mathematical journal?

  1. The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy

  3. The Transactions of the Indian Academy of Sciences

  4. The Sankhya: The Indian Journal of Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society is a famous Indian mathematical journal that was founded in 1909.

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