Multiple choice general knowledge

The Indian to beat the computers in mathematical wizardry is

  1. Ramanujam

  2. Rina Panigrahi

  3. Raja Ramanna

  4. Shakunthala Devi
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Explanation

Shakuntala Devi, known as the 'Human Computer', demonstrated extraordinary mathematical calculation abilities and famously beat computers in mental arithmetic competitions. Srinivasa Ramanujan was a mathematical genius but not known for computational competitions. Rina Panigrahi and Raja Ramanna are not associated with mathematical wizardry feats.

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