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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 Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Bulletin of the Benares Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Benares Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Bulletin of the Benares Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1923 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of West Bengal?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Calcutta Mathematical Society was founded in 1923 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Bulletin of the Calcutta Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Calcutta Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Bulletin of the Calcutta Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1930 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Mathematical Society was founded in 1930 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Madras Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Madras Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Madras Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1965 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Karnataka?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Karnataka Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Karnataka Mathematical Society was founded in 1965 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Karnataka Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Karnataka Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Karnataka Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Karnataka Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1967 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society was founded in 1967 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Andhra Pradesh Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1968 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Kerala?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Kerala Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kerala Mathematical Society was founded in 1968 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Kerala Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Kerala Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kerala Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Kerala Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society was founded in 1970 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Maharashtra Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Maharashtra Mathematical Society was founded in 1970 and is dedicated to promoting the study and research of mathematics in the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mathematical society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Maharashtra Mathematical Society"?

  1. The Indian Mathematical Society

  2. The Benares Mathematical Society

  3. The Calcutta Mathematical Society

  4. The Maharashtra Mathematical Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Maharashtra Mathematical Society publishes the journal "The Journal of the Maharashtra Mathematical Society", which is one of the leading mathematical journals in India.

Multiple choice

The Regional Science Centre in Lucknow houses an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics. Which of the following is NOT an activity featured in this exhibit?

  1. Exploring ancient mathematical instruments

  2. Solving mathematical puzzles

  3. Learning about the contributions of Indian mathematicians

  4. Playing mathematical games
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Regional Science Centre in Lucknow has an interactive exhibit on the history of Indian mathematics, but playing mathematical games is not a specific activity mentioned in the description of the exhibit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key area of research in the future of mathematical philosophy?

  1. The relationship between mathematics and artificial intelligence

  2. The foundations of quantum mathematics

  3. The nature of mathematical truth

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the options are key areas of research in the future of mathematical philosophy.