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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
- Probability, differential equations, number theory, and topology
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Visualization of geometric shapes in real-world scenarios
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
- A summary of historical mathematical achievements
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A series of experimental trials and observations
- A demonstration of mathematical concepts using visual aids
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What are considered as starting points of a mathematical theory?
What are considered as starting points of a mathematical theory?
What is the primary language spoken by Bengalis?
What is the primary language spoken by Bengalis?
Where are the majority of Bengalis located?
Where are the majority of Bengalis located?
Which ethnic group is larger than Bengalis?
Which ethnic group is larger than Bengalis?
With which other ethnic group are Bengalis the largest within?
With which other ethnic group are Bengalis the largest within?
Apart from Bangladesh and Indian states, where else do Bengali-majority populations reside?
Apart from Bangladesh and Indian states, where else do Bengali-majority populations reside?