Mathematics · General Awareness

Mathematics Research and Institutions

1,854 Questions

Test your general knowledge regarding the historical and administrative aspects of mathematics. This includes questions on professional mathematical societies, academic journals, and global research conferences. These topics occasionally appear in general awareness and current affairs sections.

Mathematical societiesAcademic journalsResearch conferencesEducational outreach

Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is the oldest in the world?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865, making it the oldest mathematical society in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The (Annals) (of) (Mathematics) is published by Princeton University.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) (Magazine)?

  1. Mathematical Association of America

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Mathematics) (Magazine) is published by the Mathematical Association of America.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is the largest in the world?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The American Mathematical Society is the largest mathematical society in the world, with over 30,000 members.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Comptes) (Rendus) (de) (l'Académie) (des) (Sciences)?

  1. Académie des Sciences

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Comptes) (Rendus) (de) (l'Académie) (des) (Sciences) is published by the Académie des Sciences.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Acta) (Mathematica)?

  1. Institut Mittag-Leffler

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Acta) (Mathematica) is published by the Institut Mittag-Leffler.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the European Congress of Mathematics?

  1. European Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The European Mathematical Society is responsible for organizing the European Congress of Mathematics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae)?

  1. Springer-Verlag

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Inventiones) (Mathematicae) is published by Springer-Verlag.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize?

  1. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society) is published by the American Mathematical Society.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the Asian Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. Asian Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Asian Mathematical Society is responsible for organizing the Asian Congress of Mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (London) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The (Proceedings) (of) (the) (London) (Mathematical) (Society) is published by the London Mathematical Society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical institution was founded in 1857?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Madras Mathematical Society

  4. The Bombay Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Calcutta Mathematical Society was founded in 1857 and is the oldest mathematical society in India. It is a non-profit organization that promotes the study and research of mathematics.