Indian Mathematical Drama and Theater

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian Mathematical Drama and Theater.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of an Indian mathematical drama?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Surya Siddhanta
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the main character in Lilavati?

  1. Lilavati
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Ganesa
  4. Surya
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main topics covered in Lilavati?

  1. Arithmetic
  2. Algebra
  3. Geometry
  4. Trigonometry
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered to be the father of Indian mathematics?

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

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Aryabhata?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Surya Siddhanta
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Brahmagupta?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Surya Siddhanta
  4. The Brahmasphuta Siddhanta
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Varahamihira?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Surya Siddhanta
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical manuscript discovered in the village of Bakhshali?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Surya Siddhanta
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by King Sudraka?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Bhasa?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Kalidasa?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Visakhadatta?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Bhavabhuti?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Harsha?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the mathematical drama written by Rajashekhara?

  1. Lilavati
  2. The Bakhshali Manuscript
  3. The Mrichchakatika
  4. The Panchatantra