Mathematics Quiz for the Celebration of Mathematics Day
National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22nd December every year to mark the birth anniversary of legendary Indian Mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. Since, ancient times various scholars had made significant contributions to mathematics including Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Mahavira, Bhaskara II, Srinivasa Ramanujan, etc. At a very young age, Srinivasa Ramanujan showed the signs of an unfolding genius, and his contributions regarding fractions, infinite series, number theory, Mathematical analysis, etc. set an example in mathematics.
In 2012, the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, paid tribute to Srinivasa Ramanujan at a function organized on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great Mathematician Srinivasa Iyengar Ramanujan in Chennai. 22nd December was declared as National Mathematics Day. Thus, on 22nd December 2012, National Mathematics Day was celebrated across the country for the first time.
The main objective behind the celebration is to raise awareness among people about the importance of mathematics for the development of humanity.
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