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Rajput King Rana Pratap is associated with?

  1. Battle of Khanwah

  2. Battle of Haldighati

  3. Battle of Thanesar

  4. Battle of Wandiwash


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Haldighati, took place in the year 1576 AD between Rana Pratap Singh, the great Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar in Rajasthan and Raja Man Singh of Amber, the great general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar besieged and occupied three important areas of Mewar including Goganda, Udaipur and Kumbhalmir. Maharana Pratap escaped during the course of the war.

Brahmagupta was an eminent

  1. Astronomer

  2. Mathematician

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmaguptha who was born in 598 AD in Jalore of Rajasthan is an eminent mathematician and astronomer. His great works are ‘Brahmasfut Sidhanta’, ‘Khandkadyakam’ etc. His contributions were especially in the field of geometry.

Which of the following is/are the work/s of Brahma Gupta?

  1. Khandkhadyakam

  2. Brahmsfut Siddhanta

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He was born in 598 A.D. His birthplace is believed to be Bheenmal (Jalore), Rajasthan. He was the chief astronomer in the Gupt period. At the age of 30, he wrote a book on astronomy called 'Brahmsfut Siddhanta' He also wrote another book called 'Khandkhadyakam' which is a book on trigonometry. He has given easy methods to write square root in his book. Brahmgupt's special contribution has been in in the field of geometry. 

Which of the following is an authentic book in the field of surgery

  1. Khandkhadyakam

  2. Sushrut Sanhita

  3. Brahmasfut Sidhantha

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

First surgeon in the world was Maharishi Sushrutha. His famous book was Sushruth Sanhita which is an authentic book in the field of surgery. Plastic surgery is known to be a big achievement in the field of medicinal science, as mentioned in his book.

First surgeon of the world is

  1. Ambroise Par

  2. Hippocrates

  3. Charaka

  4. Sushrut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First surgeon in the world was Maharishi Sushrutha. His famous book was Sushruth Sanhita which is an authentic book in the field of surgery. Plastic surgery is known to be a big achievement in the field of medicinal science, as mentioned in his book.

Contribution of Brahma Gupt is mostly in the field of

  1. Astrology

  2. Physics

  3. Geometry

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmaguptha who was born in 598 AD in Jalore of Rajasthan is an eminent mathematician and astronomer. His great works are ‘Brahmasfut Sidhanta’, ‘Khandkadyakam’ etc. His contributions were especially in the field of geometry.

 Ramanujan was born in the state of 

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. After evaluating his talent, Professor Hardy called Ramanujan to England for carrying his research. He died in 1920 at the age of 33. 

Who among the following great poets belonged to Rajasthan?

  1. Thikkana

  2. Nannaya

  3. Magh

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

Ramanujan was invited to England by which of the following professors

  1. Prof. Harvey

  2. Prof Hardy

  3. Prof. Williamson

  4. Prof. William Benedict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. After evaluating his talent, Professor Hardy called Ramanujan to England for carrying his research. He died in 1920 at the age of 33. 

'I will remain Hindustani while dwelling abroad and never do anything which could hurt Indian culture' these were the words spoken by

  1. Ramanujan

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'I will remain Hindustani while dwelling abroad and never do anything which could hurt Indian culture', these words were spoken by Srinivasa Ramanujan who was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. He said these words during his stay in England.