Indian Mathematical and Astronomical Contributions to the World

This quiz will test your knowledge about the significant contributions made by Indian mathematicians and astronomers to the world.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian mathematics?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of zero?

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

What is the name of the famous astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar
  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan
  3. Red Fort
  4. Taj Mahal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

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

Who was the first Indian mathematician to use the decimal system?

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

Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

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

What is the name of the famous Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the sine function?

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

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

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

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving cubic equations?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian mathematician developed the concept of the Pythagorean theorem?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quartic equations?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Indian mathematician to develop a method for solving quintic equations?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan