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Mathematics Research and Institutions

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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.

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Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is named after the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ramanujan Mathematical Society (RMS) is a mathematical society named after the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was founded in 1957 and is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics in India.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among college and university students?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Mathematical Society (IMS) is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among college and university students. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical association that was founded in 1987 to promote the study of mathematics among women in India?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Association of Women in Mathematics (AWM) is a mathematical association that was founded in 1987 to promote the study of mathematics among women in India. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help women learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is a mathematical association that is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical association that was founded in 1995 to promote the study of mathematics among students from tribal communities in India?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Eklavya Foundation is a mathematical association that was founded in 1995 to promote the study of mathematics among students from tribal communities in India. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students with disabilities?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI) is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students with disabilities. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help teachers learn about how to teach mathematics to students with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical association that was founded in 2000 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Northeast region of India?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The North-Eastern Hill University Mathematical Association (NEHUMA) is a mathematical association that was founded in 2000 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Northeast region of India. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Mathematical Association (ANIMA) is a mathematical association that is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical association that was founded in 2005 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Lakshadweep Islands Mathematical Association (LIMA) is a mathematical association that was founded in 2005 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Lakshadweep Islands. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Union Territory?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Union Territory Mathematical Association (DNHDDUTMA) is a mathematical association that is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Union Territory. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mathematical association that was founded in 2010 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Puducherry Union Territory?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Puducherry Union Territory Mathematical Association (PUTMA) is a mathematical association that was founded in 2010 to promote the study of mathematics among students from the Puducherry Union Territory. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical association in India is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Chandigarh Union Territory?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India

  3. The Ramanujan Mathematical Society

  4. The National Board of Higher Mathematics
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Chandigarh Union Territory Mathematical Association (CUTMA) is a mathematical association that is dedicated to promoting the study of mathematics among students from the Chandigarh Union Territory. It organizes conferences, workshops, and other events to help students learn about mathematics and connect with other mathematicians.

Multiple choice

What is the mission of the National Centre for Mathematics?

  1. To promote mathematical research and education

  2. To provide financial assistance to mathematics students

  3. To organize conferences and workshops on mathematics

  4. To publish mathematical journals
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Explanation

The mission of the National Centre for Mathematics is to promote mathematical research and education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a research area pursued at the National Centre for Mathematics?

  1. Algebra

  2. Analysis

  3. Geometry

  4. Topology
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Topology is not a research area pursued at the National Centre for Mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a notable achievement of the National Centre for Mathematics?

  1. Winning the Fields Medal

  2. Solving the Riemann Hypothesis

  3. Developing a new mathematical theory

  4. Publishing a groundbreaking research paper
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Centre for Mathematics has published several groundbreaking research papers in various fields of mathematics.