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Mathematical Societies in Different Countries

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Which mathematical society is the oldest in the world?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865 and is the oldest mathematical society in the world.

Which mathematical society is the largest in the world?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Society of Japan

  3. Société Mathématique de France

  4. Indian Mathematical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society is the largest mathematical society in the world, with over 30,000 members.

Which mathematical society is responsible for publishing the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Society of Japan

  3. Société Mathématique de France

  4. Indian Mathematical Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society is responsible for publishing the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics), which is one of the most prestigious mathematics journals in the world.

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians, which is held every four years.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal, which is the most prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize?

  1. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Chern Medal?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Chinese Mathematical Society


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chinese Mathematical Society is responsible for awarding the Chern Medal, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Ramanujan Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Indian National Science Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for awarding the Ramanujan Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Maryam Mirzakhani Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Iranian Mathematical Society


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Iranian Mathematical Society is responsible for awarding the Maryam Mirzakhani Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Leelavati Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Indian National Science Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for awarding the Leelavati Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Indian National Science Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for awarding the Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the C.P. Ramanujam Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Indian National Science Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Science Academy is responsible for awarding the C.P. Ramanujam Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is responsible for awarding the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Infosys Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Infosys Science Foundation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Infosys Science Foundation is responsible for awarding the Infosys Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Prize?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is responsible for awarding the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Prize, which is a prestigious award in mathematics.

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