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.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Who is considered to be the father of Indian calculus?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- 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?
- Madhava series
- Gregory series
- Leibniz series
- Taylor series
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the derivative?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Nilakantha Somayaji
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Who was the first Indian mathematician to use the concept of infinitesimals in calculus?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Jyeshtadeva
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the Taylor series?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Brook Taylor