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Which mathematician said, "Abstraction is the soul of Mathematics, but it is useful only if it encompasses a greater number of specific situations"?
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George Polya
This statement on abstraction in mathematics is attributed to George Polya, the mathematician noted for his work on problem-solving and the nature of mathematical thinking. Answer: (B) George Polya.
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Important Questions from Nature of Mathematics - Teaching
- Which of the following Indian mathematicians are known as founders of ‘numerical analysis'?
(i) Ramanujan
(ii) Bhaskaracharya
(iii) Varahmihir
(iv) Aryabhatta
Choose the correct option. - Which of the following are correct examples of the statement “mathematics is hierarchical in levels that are logically structured".
(a) The concept of integers needs to be developed before the concept of multiplication and division of numbers.
(b) Multiplication follows and builds on the concept of addition.
(c) Number sense needs to be developed before the concepts of addition and subtraction.
Choose the correct option : Many occupations such as accountancy, banking, shop-keeping, tailoring etc. requires mathematics directly or indirectly. This is an explanation of __________ value of Mathematics.
- Which of the following is NOT true ?
- Which of the following statement is least appropriate regarding the proofs in mathematics ?
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