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Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

Which award is given annually by the Indian National Science Academy to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Ramanujan Prize

  2. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

  3. Aryabhata Medal

  4. C. V. Raman Award
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aryabhata Medal is awarded annually by the Indian National Science Academy to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians is awarded by which institution?

  1. Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians is awarded annually by The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) to recognize and encourage outstanding young mathematicians in India.

Multiple choice

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Mathematical Sciences is awarded by which organization?

  1. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  2. Indian National Science Academy

  3. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Mathematical Sciences is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematical sciences in India.

Multiple choice

Which award is given by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) to recognize outstanding research contributions in the field of mathematics?

  1. Bhaskara Prize

  2. Aryabhata Medal

  3. Ramanujan Prize

  4. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
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Explanation

The Bhaskara Prize is awarded annually by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) to recognize outstanding research contributions in the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The C. V. Raman Award is given by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The C. V. Raman Award is awarded annually by the Indian Academy of Sciences to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal is awarded by which institution to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal is awarded annually by The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The ICTP Ramanujan Prize is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The ICTP Ramanujan Prize is awarded annually by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Infosys Science Foundation

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences is awarded annually by the Infosys Science Foundation to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The DST-ICTP Ramanujan Fellowship is awarded by which organization to support young mathematicians in India?

  1. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The DST-ICTP Ramanujan Fellowship is awarded annually by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to support young mathematicians in India.

Multiple choice

The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is awarded annually by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The TWAS Prize in Mathematics is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The TWAS Prize in Mathematics is awarded annually by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The IMU Abacus Medal is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. International Mathematical Union (IMU)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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Explanation

The IMU Abacus Medal is awarded annually by the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Fields Medal is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. International Mathematical Union (IMU)

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fields Medal is awarded every four years by the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Abel Prize is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Abel Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.

Multiple choice

The Wolf Prize in Mathematics is awarded by which organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics?

  1. Wolf Foundation

  2. The National Board for Higher Mathematics

  3. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  4. The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wolf Prize in Mathematics is awarded annually by the Wolf Foundation to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.