Indian Mathematics: From Zero to Infinity

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Indian mathematicians including Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara II, and Madhava of Sangamagrama. Covers developments in zero, the decimal system, negative numbers, trigonometric functions, and infinite series.

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian treatise on mathematics written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Aryabhatiya
  2. Brahmasphutasiddhanta
  3. Lilavati
  4. Surya Siddhanta
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on infinite series and calculus?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian observatory built by Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar
  2. Ujjain Observatory
  3. Nalanda Observatory
  4. Takshashila Observatory
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cotangent function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the cosecant function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Madhava of Sangamagrama