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Ancient Indian Scientific Achievements Quiz

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During which civilization was the decimal system already in use in India?

The Gupta Empire

The Harappan Civilization (correct)

The Maurya Empire

The Mughal Empire

Which ancient Indian text is known to describe concepts of astronomy and metaphysics?

The Mahabharata

The Bhagavad Gita

The Ramayana

The Rig Veda (correct)

Which ancient Indian scholars are believed to have developed geometric theorems before Pythagoras?

Ancient Indian scholars (correct)

Ancient Chinese scholars

Ancient Greek scholars

Ancient Roman scholars

What is the estimated time period for the origins of various mathematical concepts in Vedic literature?

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What is the Iron Pillar in Delhi evidence of?

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Ancient Indian Contributions to Mathematics and Astronomy

The decimal system was already in use in India during the Vedic civilization.

Ancient Indian Texts and Scholars

The Vedanga Jyotisha is an ancient Indian text that describes concepts of astronomy and metaphysics.
Baudhayana and Apastamba are ancient Indian scholars believed to have developed geometric theorems, including the Pythagorean theorem, before Pythagoras.

Origins of Mathematical Concepts in Vedic Literature

The origins of various mathematical concepts in Vedic literature are estimated to date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

The Iron Pillar of Delhi

The Iron Pillar in Delhi is evidence of ancient India's advanced ironworking skills and metallurgy, as it has withstood corrosion for over 1,600 years.

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Test your knowledge of pre-independence scientific achievements in ancient India! Explore the fascinating history of geometric theorems, algebraic formulas, astronomy, and more. Discover the remarkable contributions made by ancient Indian scholars in this enlightening quiz.