Ancient Indian Mathematics

Test your knowledge of ancient Indian mathematicians like Aryabhata and Brahmagupta, and their groundbreaking contributions to mathematics including zero, negative numbers, and trigonometry.

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics?

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

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematical text that contains the earliest known use of the decimal system?

  1. The Vedas
  2. The Upanishads
  3. The Sulba Sutras
  4. The Bhagavad Gita
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of zero?

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

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of infinity?

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

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of negative numbers?

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

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Varahamihira
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the tangent function?

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

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the cosecant function?

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

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of the inverse sine function?

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