Indian Mathematics: Geometry Contributions

This quiz explores the significant contributions of Indian mathematicians to geometry, including theorems, formulas, and geometric concepts developed by scholars like Brahmagupta and Bhaskara II.

7 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian geometry?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cyclic quadrilateral?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Brahmagupta quadrilateral?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Bhaskara circle?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Brahmagupta's formula?

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

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the two diagonals of a parallelogram is equal to the sum of the squares of its four sides?

  1. Pythagorean theorem
  2. Triangle inequality theorem
  3. Euler's theorem
  4. Brahmagupta's theorem
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Bhaskara's formula?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Brahmagupta
  3. Bhaskara II
  4. Varahamihira