UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    Consider the following statements regarding achievements in mathematics during the Gupta dynasty:
    1. The most important achievement during this time was the discovery of the decimal system of notation.
    2. The book Aryabhattiyam deals with Arithmetic, Geometry and Algebra.
    3. Trigonometry was not known during this period.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only                

    B)  2 and 3 only

    C)  1 and 3 only                

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     During the Gupta Empire the most important achievement mathematics was the discovery of the decimal system of no tatio The book Aryabhattiyam, written in 499 A.D. by Aryabhatta, de with arithmetic, geometry and algebra. Trigonometry was at cultivated during this time. During this time Indian took the Ie" over the Greeks in mathematics.


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