Practice Indian Contribution - 4.4 | Chapter 1 : Number System | ICSE Class 8 Maths
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Question 1

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What is an irrational number? Give an example.

💡 Hint: Think of numbers like √n that cannot result in a simple fraction.

Question 2

Easy

Who was Aryabhata?

💡 Hint: Recall his contributions to mathematics from your readings.

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Question 1

What type of number is √2?

  • Rational
  • Irrational
  • Whole

💡 Hint: Think about whether √2 can be simplified into a fraction.

Question 2

True or False: Aryabhata's approximation of √2 is still relevant today.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how foundational contributions in math carry through time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how irrational numbers were used in ancient Indian architecture. Reference Baudhayana’s contributions.

💡 Hint: Consider how precision in measurements can influence the overall stability of architectural designs.

Question 2

Discuss Aryabhata’s method for calculating the value of π and its relevance to understanding irrational numbers.

💡 Hint: Think about how the circumference of a circle relates to irrational numbers like π.

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