Contributions of Indian Mathematicians

This quiz tests your knowledge about the contributions made by Indian mathematicians to various fields including calculus, number theory, and statistics.

5 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered to be the father of Indian calculus?

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

What is the name of the series developed by Madhava of Sangamagrama that is used to approximate the value of pi?

  1. Madhava series
  2. Gregory series
  3. Leibniz series
  4. Taylor series
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the derivative?

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

Who was the first Indian mathematician to use the concept of infinitesimals in calculus?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan
  4. Jyeshtadeva
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Taylor series?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan
  4. Brook Taylor