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What is the primary source of ancient Indian mathematics?

• Vedas

• Sulbasutras

• Upanishads

• Arthashastra

Which ancient mathematician is associated with the Aryabhatiya?

• Brahmagupta

• Aryabhata

• Bhaskara

• Madhava

The decimal place value system is believed to have been introduced in India around which century?

• 3rd century BCE

• 1st century BCE

• 6th century CE

• 9th century CE

Which mathematical work is named after Bhaskara's daughter?

• A. Aryabhatiya

• Lilavati

• Sulbasutra

• Bijaganita

What numeral was symbolized by a dot in early Indian mathematics?

• A. Zero

• B. One

• C. Nine

• D. Infinity

What mathematical concept is prominently discussed in the Sulbasutras?

• A. Trigonometry

• B. Geometry of altar construction

• C. Calculus

• D. Number theory

Which Indian mathematician provided rules for operations with zero?

• A. Aryabhata

• B. Brahmagupta

• C. Bhaskara II

• D. Mahavira

What does the term "Pythagorean triples" refer to in the Sulbasutras?

• A. Fractions used in rituals

• B. Sets of integers satisfying the Pythagorean theorem

• C. Multiples of the number three

• D. Approximate values of Pi

The Aryabhatiya primarily focuses on:

• A. Astronomy

• B. Arithmetic

• Algebra

• Trigonometry

Who was the first known Indian mathematician to focus on algebra in his work? A. Aryabhata B. Brahmagupta C. Bhaskara II D. Mahavira

• A. Aryabhata

• B. Brahmagupta

• C. Bhaskara II

• D. Mahavira