Indian Mathematical Problems and Data Science

This quiz covers various Indian mathematical problems and their relevance to data science.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Bakhshali Manuscript, an ancient Indian mathematical text, contains a problem involving a group of 100 people. If each person gives one coin to every other person, how many coins are exchanged in total?

  1. 4950
  2. 9900
  3. 10000
  4. 10100
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. The first two numbers in the sequence are 0 and 1. What is the 10th number in the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. 34
  2. 55
  3. 89
  4. 144
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Panchanga system is an ancient Indian calendar that uses astronomical calculations to determine dates and times. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Panchanga system?

  1. Tithi
  2. Nakshatra
  3. Yoga
  4. Rahu
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The concept of zero was first developed in India around the 5th century AD. Which Indian mathematician is credited with the formalization of the concept of zero?

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

The Pascal's triangle is a triangular array of binomial coefficients. It is named after the French mathematician Blaise Pascal, but it was first described by the Indian mathematician Pingala in the 2nd century BC. What is the sum of the numbers in the 5th row of Pascal's triangle?

  1. 16
  2. 32
  3. 64
  4. 128
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and continued fractions. Which of the following is NOT a famous theorem attributed to Ramanujan?

  1. Ramanujan's prime number theorem
  2. Ramanujan's theta function identity
  3. Ramanujan's modular equations
  4. Ramanujan's conjecture
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician C. R. Rao is known for his contributions to statistics and multivariate analysis. Which of the following is NOT a statistical technique developed by C. R. Rao?

  1. Rao's F-test
  2. Rao's U-statistic
  3. Rao's score test
  4. Rao's likelihood ratio test
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician D. R. Kaprekar is known for his work on recreational mathematics. Which of the following is NOT a mathematical problem attributed to D. R. Kaprekar?

  1. Kaprekar's constant
  2. Kaprekar's number
  3. Kaprekar's routine
  4. Kaprekar's conjecture
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi was known for her exceptional mental calculation abilities. Which of the following is NOT a record held by Shakuntala Devi?

  1. Calculating the 23rd root of a 201-digit number in 25 seconds
  2. Multiplying two 13-digit numbers in 28 seconds
  3. Extracting the 29th root of a 100-digit number in 50 seconds
  4. Calculating the square root of a 100-digit number in 18 seconds
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician R. P. Paranjpe is known for his contributions to number theory and combinatorics. Which of the following is NOT a mathematical theorem attributed to R. P. Paranjpe?

  1. Paranjpe's conjecture
  2. Paranjpe's theorem on amicable numbers
  3. Paranjpe's theorem on perfect numbers
  4. Paranjpe's theorem on Mersenne primes
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician Manjul Bhargava is known for his work on number theory and arithmetic geometry. Which of the following is NOT a mathematical theorem attributed to Manjul Bhargava?

  1. Bhargava's theorem on the average rank of elliptic curves
  2. Bhargava's theorem on the distribution of quadratic forms
  3. Bhargava's theorem on the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture
  4. Bhargava's theorem on the Ramanujan-Petersson conjecture
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and continued fractions. Which of the following is NOT a famous theorem attributed to Ramanujan?

  1. Ramanujan's prime number theorem
  2. Ramanujan's theta function identity
  3. Ramanujan's modular equations
  4. Ramanujan's conjecture
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician C. R. Rao is known for his contributions to statistics and multivariate analysis. Which of the following is NOT a statistical technique developed by C. R. Rao?

  1. Rao's F-test
  2. Rao's U-statistic
  3. Rao's score test
  4. Rao's likelihood ratio test
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician D. R. Kaprekar is known for his work on recreational mathematics. Which of the following is NOT a mathematical problem attributed to D. R. Kaprekar?

  1. Kaprekar's constant
  2. Kaprekar's number
  3. Kaprekar's routine
  4. Kaprekar's conjecture
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi was known for her exceptional mental calculation abilities. Which of the following is NOT a record held by Shakuntala Devi?

  1. Calculating the 23rd root of a 201-digit number in 25 seconds
  2. Multiplying two 13-digit numbers in 28 seconds
  3. Extracting the 29th root of a 100-digit number in 50 seconds
  4. Calculating the square root of a 100-digit number in 18 seconds