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Indian Mathematicians and Astronomers

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The history of ancient Indian science is marked by legendary mathematicians and astronomers who developed foundational concepts like zero, algebra, and planetary motion. Scholars such as Aryabhatta and Bhaskara II made monumental contributions that shaped global mathematics and astronomy. This hub offers practice questions to help test-takers prepare for history and general awareness sections.

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Indian Mathematicians and Astronomers Questions

Multiple choice

Who is known as the founder of the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Madhava of Sangamagrama

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Madhava of Sangamagrama is considered the founder of the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics, which flourished in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematician who is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of zero, which was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of negative numbers?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of negative numbers.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the decimal system.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the sine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the sine function.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the cosine function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the cosine function.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the tangent function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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Correct answer
Explanation

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the tangent function.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concept of the secant function?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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Correct answer
Explanation

Madhava of Sangamagrama was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is credited with developing the concept of the secant function.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in accounting?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of zero and its use in accounting in the 7th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the square root and its use in accounting?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the square root and its use in accounting in the 5th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the cube root and its use in accounting?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaskara II, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the cube root and its use in accounting in the 12th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of the golden ratio and its use in accounting and finance?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Varahamihira, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the golden ratio and its use in accounting and finance in the 6th century CE.

Multiple choice

Which Vedic astronomer is credited with calculating the length of the year with great accuracy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta
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Explanation

Aryabhata, a renowned Vedic astronomer, accurately calculated the length of the year to be 365.25875 days.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vedic astronomer who wrote the Brihat Samhita, an encyclopedia of astrology and astronomy?

  1. Varahamihira

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Aryabhata
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Varahamihira, a renowned Vedic astronomer, wrote the Brihat Samhita, an encyclopedia of astrology and astronomy.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmagupta, a brilliant Vedic astronomer, developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes.