Mathematics · General Awareness

Mathematics Research and Institutions

1,959 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 is the name of the mathematical center established by V. S. Varadarajan in Chennai?

  1. The V. S. Varadarajan Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  2. The V. S. Varadarajan Centre for Mathematical Research

  3. The V. S. Varadarajan School of Mathematics

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

The V. S. Varadarajan Institute of Mathematical Sciences, established in 2002, is a mathematical center in Chennai named after V. S. Varadarajan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical center established by S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan in Mumbai?

  1. The S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  2. The S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan Centre for Mathematical Research

  3. The S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan School of Mathematics

  4. The S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan Mathematical Society
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan Institute of Mathematical Sciences, established in 2002, is a mathematical center in Mumbai named after S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical center established by M. R. Srinivasan in Chennai?

  1. The M. R. Srinivasan Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  2. The M. R. Srinivasan Centre for Mathematical Research

  3. The M. R. Srinivasan School of Mathematics

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

The M. R. Srinivasan Institute of Mathematical Sciences, established in 2002, is a mathematical center in Chennai named after M. R. Srinivasan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical center established by R. Ranga Rao in Hyderabad?

  1. The R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences

  2. The R. Ranga Rao Centre for Mathematical Research

  3. The R. Ranga Rao School of Mathematics

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

The R. Ranga Rao Institute of Mathematical Sciences, established in 2002, is a mathematical center in Hyderabad named after R. Ranga Rao.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society was founded first?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B 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 primary purpose of a mathematical society?

  1. To promote mathematical research

  2. To provide a forum for mathematicians to share ideas

  3. To influence government policy on mathematics education

  4. To award prizes and grants to mathematicians
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary purpose of a mathematical society is to promote mathematical research by providing a forum for mathematicians to share ideas, organizing conferences and workshops, and publishing mathematical journals.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society has the largest membership?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

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

The American Mathematical Society has the largest membership, with over 30,000 members.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1888 to promote the interests of women mathematicians?

  1. Association for Women in Mathematics

  2. Women's Mathematical Society

  3. Society for Women in Mathematics

  4. Association of Women Mathematicians
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Association for Women in Mathematics was founded in 1888 to promote the interests of women mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

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

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1913 to promote the interests of African American mathematicians?

  1. National Association of Mathematicians

  2. Association of African American Mathematicians

  3. Society of African American Mathematicians

  4. Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Association of Mathematicians was founded in 1913 to promote the interests of African American mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Springer-Verlag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Springer-Verlag publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1939 to promote the interests of Hispanic mathematicians?

  1. Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science

  2. National Association of Hispanic Mathematicians

  3. Association of Hispanic Mathematicians

  4. Society of Hispanic Mathematicians
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science was founded in 1939 to promote the interests of Hispanic mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

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

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1952 to promote the interests of mathematicians in industry?

  1. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  2. Association for Computing Machinery

  3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

  4. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics was founded in 1952 to promote the interests of mathematicians in industry.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

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

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society).