The Bijaganita and Its Algebraic Concepts

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Who is credited with authoring the Bijaganita?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, is widely recognized as the author of the Bijaganita.

In which century was the Bijaganita written?

  1. 5th Century

  2. 6th Century

  3. 7th Century

  4. 8th Century


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bijaganita was composed by Brahmagupta in the 7th century, making it a significant historical text in the field of mathematics.

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Bijaganita'?

  1. The Science of Calculation

  2. The Art of Algebra

  3. The Study of Equations

  4. The Root of Mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Bijaganita' literally translates to 'The Science of Calculation' in Sanskrit, reflecting its focus on mathematical computations and operations.

Which mathematical concept did Brahmagupta introduce in the Bijaganita?

  1. Zero as a Number

  2. Negative Numbers

  3. Irrational Numbers

  4. Fractions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta made significant contributions to mathematics, including the introduction of negative numbers in the Bijaganita.

What is the formula provided by Brahmagupta for solving quadratic equations?

  1. $x = (-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}) / 2a$

  2. $x = (-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 + 4ac}) / 2a$

  3. $x = (-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 2ac}) / 2a$

  4. $x = (-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 + 2ac}) / 2a$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula for solving quadratic equations is $x = (-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}) / 2a$, which is still used today.

What is the term used in the Bijaganita to refer to the unknown quantity in an equation?

  1. Yavattavat

  2. Kuttaka

  3. Varga

  4. Ghana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Bijaganita, the unknown quantity in an equation is referred to as 'Yavattavat', which means 'as much as'.

Which method did Brahmagupta introduce for solving indeterminate linear equations?

  1. Kuttaka Method

  2. Chakravala Method

  3. Varahamihira Method

  4. Aryabhata Method


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the Kuttaka Method for solving indeterminate linear equations, which involves a series of transformations to simplify the equation.

What is the name of the chapter in the Bijaganita dedicated to solving problems related to interest and annuities?

  1. Vyavahara

  2. Kuttaka

  3. Varga

  4. Ghana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chapter in the Bijaganita that deals with problems related to interest and annuities is called 'Vyavahara'.

Which mathematical concept did Brahmagupta introduce to solve problems involving mixtures?

  1. Rule of Three

  2. Rule of Five

  3. Rule of Seven

  4. Rule of Nine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta introduced the Rule of Three, also known as the method of proportions, to solve problems involving mixtures and proportions.

What is the name of the chapter in the Bijaganita that discusses geometric figures and their properties?

  1. Kshetravyavahara

  2. Vyavahara

  3. Varga

  4. Ghana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chapter in the Bijaganita that focuses on geometric figures and their properties is called 'Kshetravyavahara'.

Which formula did Brahmagupta provide for calculating the area of a triangle?

  1. $A = (1/2) * b * h$

  2. $A = b * h$

  3. $A = (1/2) * b^2 * h$

  4. $A = b^2 * h$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula for calculating the area of a triangle is $A = (1/2) * b * h$, where 'b' is the base and 'h' is the height of the triangle.

What is the name of the chapter in the Bijaganita that deals with the construction and properties of circles?

  1. Vrittavyavahara

  2. Kshetravyavahara

  3. Vyavahara

  4. Varga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chapter in the Bijaganita that focuses on the construction and properties of circles is called 'Vrittavyavahara'.

Which formula did Brahmagupta provide for calculating the circumference of a circle?

  1. $C = \pi * d$

  2. $C = 2 * \pi * r$

  3. $C = \pi * r^2$

  4. $C = 2 * \pi * d$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's formula for calculating the circumference of a circle is $C = 2 * \pi * r$, where 'r' is the radius of the circle.

What is the name of the chapter in the Bijaganita that discusses the construction and properties of solids?

  1. Khaya

  2. Vrittavyavahara

  3. Kshetravyavahara

  4. Vyavahara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chapter in the Bijaganita that focuses on the construction and properties of solids is called 'Khaya'.

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