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Indian Astronomy and Mathematics

Test your knowledge of the actual contributions of ancient Indian scholars to astronomy and mathematics, focusing on historically accurate achievements of Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara II.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

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

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

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

Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of the eclipse?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the quadratic equation?

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