Mathematics ยท 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

What are some of the opportunities for studying Indian mathematics and music outside of India?

  1. Undergraduate and graduate programs in Indian mathematics and music

  2. Research opportunities in Indian mathematics and music

  3. Scholarships and fellowships for students of Indian mathematics and music

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are opportunities for studying Indian mathematics and music outside of India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the career opportunities for students of Indian mathematics and music?

  1. Teaching

  2. Research

  3. Performance

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are career opportunities for students of Indian mathematics and music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1907?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1907 in Madras (now Chennai), India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society'?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1919?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

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

The Calcutta Mathematical Society was founded in 1919 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Bulletin of the Calcutta Mathematical Society'?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

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

The Calcutta Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Bulletin of the Calcutta Mathematical Society'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1923?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Benares Mathematical Society was founded in 1923 in Benares (now Varanasi), India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Benares Mathematical Society'?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Benares Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Benares Mathematical Society'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1926?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Mathematical Society was founded in 1926 in Madras (now Chennai), India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Madras Mathematical Society'?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Madras Mathematical Society'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society was founded in 1952?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramanujan Mathematical Society was founded in 1952 in Madras (now Chennai), India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society'?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  3. The Benares Mathematical Society

  4. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramanujan Mathematical Society publishes the journal 'The Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society'.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ongoing initiatives that are using AI to preserve and promote Indian mathematical heritage?

  1. The Sanskrit Computational Linguistics project

  2. The Indian Mathematical Heritage Foundation

  3. The AI4Bharat initiative

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There are a number of ongoing initiatives that are using AI to preserve and promote Indian mathematical heritage, including the Sanskrit Computational Linguistics project, the Indian Mathematical Heritage Foundation, and the AI4Bharat initiative.

Multiple choice

What are some of the specific objectives of mathematical societies?

  1. To organize conferences and workshops.

  2. To publish journals and books.

  3. To award prizes and grants.

  4. To advocate for the interests of mathematicians.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Mathematical societies have a variety of specific objectives, including organizing conferences and workshops, publishing journals and books, awarding prizes and grants, and advocating for the interests of mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the oldest mathematical society in the world?

  1. The London Mathematical Society.

  2. The American Mathematical Society.

  3. The French Mathematical Society.

  4. The German Mathematical Society.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The London Mathematical Society is the oldest mathematical society in the world, founded in 1865.