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Question (11)

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In the Bakhshali manuscript, the digit 0 was represented by:

(A) A circle
(B) A square
(C) A dot
(D) A line

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Zero was shown using a dot.

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Question (12)

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The first known instance of writing numbers using ten digits including 0 occurs in the:

(A) Rhind Papyrus
(B) Bakhshali Manuscript
(C) Aryabhatiya
(D) Roman Records

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Bakhshali Manuscript contains this early evidence.

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Question (13)

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Aryabhata fully explained and performed elaborate computations with the Indian system around:

(A) 299 CE
(B) 399 CE
(C) 499 CE
(D) 599 CE

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Aryabhata worked around 499 CE.

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Question (14)

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The Indian number system was transmitted to the Arab world by around:

(A) 500 CE
(B) 700 CE
(C) 800 CE
(D) 1000 CE

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

It reached the Arab world around 800 CE.

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Question (15)

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The word “algorithm” is derived from the name of:

(A) Aryabhata
(B) Fibonacci
(C) Al-Kindi
(D) Al-Khwarizmi

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The term comes from Al-Khwarizmi's name.

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Question (16)

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Which book popularised Hindu numerals in the Arab world?

(A) Aryabhatiya
(B) On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals
(C) Elements
(D) Lilavati

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Al-Khwarizmi wrote this influential work.

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Question (17)

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Which mathematician strongly advocated the adoption of Indian numerals in Europe around 1200 CE?

(A) Euclid
(B) Fibonacci
(C) Pythagoras
(D) Archimedes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Fibonacci promoted Hindu numerals in Europe.

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Question (18)

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European scholars initially called Hindu numerals “Arabic numerals” because:

(A) They originated in Arabia
(B) Arabs invented them
(C) Europeans learned them from the Arab world
(D) They were written in Arabic language only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Europeans received them through Arab scholars.

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Question (19)

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If ancient Indians listed number names up to 10^12, then 10^6 is how many times larger than 10^3?

(A) 10
(B) 100
(C) 1000
(D) 10000

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

10^6 ÷ 10^3 = 10^3 = 1000.

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Question (20)

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A trader counted 500 animals and later doubled the herd. How many animals would there be?

(A) 750
(B) 900
(C) 1000
(D) 1500

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

500 × 2 = 1000.

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In the Bakhshali manuscript, the digit 0 was represented by:

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The first known instance of writing numbers using ten digits including 0 occurs in the:

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Question (13)

Aryabhata fully explained and performed elaborate computations with the Indian system around:

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Question (14)

The Indian number system was transmitted to the Arab world by around:

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Question (15)

The word “algorithm” is derived from the name of:

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Question (16)

Which book popularised Hindu numerals in the Arab world?

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Question (17)

Which mathematician strongly advocated the adoption of Indian numerals in Europe around 1200 CE?

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Question (18)

European scholars initially called Hindu numerals “Arabic numerals” because:

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Question (19)

If ancient Indians listed number names up to 10^12, then 10^6 is how many times larger than 10^3?

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A trader counted 500 animals and later doubled the herd. How many animals would there be?

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