Indian Mathematical Symbols

Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of Indian Mathematical Symbols, which have played a significant role in the development of mathematics.

8 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is credited with the invention of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent zero in the Indian numeral system?

  1. Shunya
  2. Sunya
  3. Bindu
  4. Anka
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent the square root in Indian mathematics?

  1. Vargamula
  2. Karana
  3. Ghana
  4. Bhaga
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent infinity in Indian mathematics?

  1. Ananta
  2. Asesa
  3. Paramanu
  4. Shashvata
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent the factorial of a number in Indian mathematics?

  1. Guna
  2. Abhyasa
  3. Loka
  4. Kala
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter in Indian mathematics?

  1. Pi
  2. Anupata
  3. Vrttakarana
  4. Chakrayuta
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent the empty set in Indian mathematics?

  1. Shunya
  2. Sunya
  3. Virama
  4. Ananta
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the symbol used to represent the operation of addition in Indian mathematics?

  1. Yuta
  2. Yoga
  3. Samyoga
  4. Anka