Indian Contributions to Mathematical Physics

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Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Mathematics'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Mathematics' for his groundbreaking work in astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

What is the name of the famous theorem discovered by Srinivasa Ramanujan that relates infinite series?

  1. Ramanujan's Conjecture

  2. Ramanujan's Prime Number Theorem

  3. Ramanujan's Modular Equations

  4. Ramanujan's Summation Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, a brilliant Indian mathematician, is renowned for his discovery of the Ramanujan's Summation Formula, which provides a remarkable way to evaluate certain infinite series.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'zero' and introduced it to the world?

  1. Brahmagupta

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an influential mathematician of the 7th century CE, is credited with developing the concept of 'zero' and introducing it to the world. His work played a crucial role in the advancement of mathematics.

What is the name of the theorem that establishes a relationship between the sides and angles of a right triangle?

  1. Pythagoras' Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Gauss's Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pythagoras' Theorem, also known as the Pythagorean Theorem, is a fundamental theorem in geometry that relates the sides and angles of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'negative numbers' and used them in calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned mathematician of the 12th century CE, is credited with developing the concept of 'negative numbers' and using them in calculations. His work significantly contributed to the advancement of mathematics.

What is the name of the famous formula that relates the circumference and diameter of a circle?

  1. Euler's Formula

  2. Gauss's Theorem

  3. Pythagoras' Theorem

  4. Ramanujan's Summation Formula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euler's Formula, also known as the Circle Formula, is a fundamental formula in geometry that relates the circumference and diameter of a circle. It states that the circumference of a circle is equal to pi multiplied by its diameter.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'decimal fractions' and used them in calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the 'Father of Indian Mathematics', is also credited with developing the concept of 'decimal fractions' and using them in calculations. His work laid the foundation for the decimal system that we use today.

What is the name of the famous theorem that relates the sum of the interior angles of a triangle to 180 degrees?

  1. Euler's Formula

  2. Gauss's Theorem

  3. Pythagoras' Theorem

  4. Triangle Sum Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Triangle Sum Theorem, also known as the Angle Sum Theorem, is a fundamental theorem in geometry that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always equal to 180 degrees.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'trigonometric functions' and used them in astronomical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the 'Father of Indian Mathematics', is also credited with developing the concept of 'trigonometric functions' and using them in astronomical calculations. His work laid the foundation for trigonometry.

What is the name of the famous formula that relates the area of a triangle to its base and height?

  1. Euler's Formula

  2. Gauss's Theorem

  3. Pythagoras' Theorem

  4. Triangle Area Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Triangle Area Formula, also known as Heron's Formula, is a fundamental formula in geometry that relates the area of a triangle to its base and height. It states that the area of a triangle is equal to half the product of its base and height.

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'irrational numbers' and proved their existence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a renowned mathematician of the 12th century CE, is credited with developing the concept of 'irrational numbers' and proving their existence. His work significantly contributed to the advancement of mathematics.

What is the name of the famous theorem that relates the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers to a triangular number?

  1. Euler's Formula

  2. Gauss's Theorem

  3. Pythagoras' Theorem

  4. Gauss's Summation Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gauss's Summation Formula, also known as Gauss's Formula, is a remarkable formula that relates the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers to a triangular number. It states that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to one-sixth of the product of n and (n+1).

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'series expansions' and used them to solve complex mathematical problems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, a brilliant Indian mathematician, is renowned for his development of the concept of 'series expansions' and their application to solve complex mathematical problems. His work significantly contributed to the advancement of mathematics.

What is the name of the famous theorem that relates the sum of the first n natural numbers to a triangular number?

  1. Euler's Formula

  2. Gauss's Theorem

  3. Pythagoras' Theorem

  4. Gauss's Summation Formula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gauss's Summation Formula, also known as Gauss's Formula, is a remarkable formula that relates the sum of the first n natural numbers to a triangular number. It states that the sum of the first n natural numbers is equal to one-half of the product of n and (n+1).

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of 'continued fractions' and used them in solving mathematical problems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan, a brilliant Indian mathematician, is renowned for his development of the concept of 'continued fractions' and their application to solving mathematical problems. His work significantly contributed to the advancement of mathematics.

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