The Work of Sridhara

Sridhara was an Indian mathematician who lived in the 10th century. He is best known for his work on the Lilavati, a treatise on mathematics that covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy. This quiz will test your knowledge of Sridhara's work.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's most famous work?

  1. The Lilavati
  2. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta
  3. The Aryabhatiya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In what century did Sridhara live?

  1. 9th century
  2. 10th century
  3. 11th century
  4. 12th century
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main topic of the Lilavati?

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

What are some of the topics covered in the Lilavati?

  1. Fractions
  2. Decimals
  3. Square roots
  4. Cube roots
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is Sridhara's most famous theorem?

  1. The Pythagorean theorem
  2. The Fundamental theorem of arithmetic
  3. The Binomial theorem
  4. The Brahmagupta's theorem
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Aryabhatiya?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Brahmasphutasiddhanta?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's commentary on the Surya Siddhanta?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on astronomy?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on astrology?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on medicine?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on music?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on architecture?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on sculpture?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Sridhara's work on painting?

  1. The Aryabhatiya-bhashya
  2. The Lilavati-bhashya
  3. The Brahmasphutasiddhanta-bhashya
  4. The Surya Siddhanta-bhashya