National Mathematics Day and Srinivasa Ramanujan Quiz

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Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?

  • Erode (correct)
  • Mumbai
  • Kolkata
  • Delhi

Which area of mathematics is Srinivasa Ramanujan known for his work in?

  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • Number theory (correct)
  • Statistics

At what age did Srinivasa Ramanujan gain knowledge in Trigonometry?

  • 14
  • 10
  • 12 (correct)
  • 8

Where did Srinivasa Ramanujan get his first paper published?

<p>Indian Mathematical Society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What degree was Srinivasa Ramanujan awarded in 1916?

<p>B.A. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many original theorems did Srinivasa Ramanujan leave behind?

<p>~4,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the other great Indian mathematicians mentioned in the text?

<p>Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Mahavira (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Srinivasa Ramanujan pass away?

<p>April 26, 1920 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Srinivasa Ramanujan begin to receive recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after a meeting with V.Ramaswamy Aiyer?

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Flashcards

Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, a city in Tamil Nadu, India.

What area of math was Ramanujan known for?

Srinivasa Ramanujan's work primarily focused on Number Theory, specifically on the properties of numbers.

At what age did Ramanujan learn Trigonometry?

Srinivasa Ramanujan had a remarkable understanding of Trigonometry at the young age of 12.

Where was Ramanujan's first paper published?

Ramanujan's first published paper was in the Indian Mathematical Society journal.

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What degree did Ramanujan receive in 1916?

Srinivasa Ramanujan received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 1916.

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How many theorems did Ramanujan create?

Srinivasa Ramanujan left behind an extraordinary legacy of approximately 4,000 original theorems.

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Who are other famous Indian mathematicians?

Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Mahavira are notable Indian mathematicians who made significant contributions to mathematics.

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When did Ramanujan pass away?

Srinivasa Ramanujan passed away on April 26, 1920.

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When did Ramanujan gain recognition in Madras?

In 1910, Srinivasa Ramanujan began gaining recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after meeting V. Ramaswamy Aiyer.

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Study Notes

Early Life and Education

  • Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, India.
  • He gained knowledge of trigonometry at the age of 12.

Career and Contributions

  • Ramanujan is known for his work in number theory.
  • In 1913, he got his first paper published in the Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society.
  • He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree by research in 1916.

Legacy

  • Ramanujan left behind around 3880 original theorems.
  • Other great Indian mathematicians mentioned include Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara.

Later Life and Death

  • Ramanujan began to receive recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after a meeting with V.Ramaswamy Aiyer in 1910.
  • He passed away in 1920.

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