Question

Many era-defining mathematical discoveries are considered to have originated in India. What were some of these discoveries?

• A. Development of decimal system
• B. Discovery of zero
• C. Pythagoras theorem
• D. Addition and subraction signs

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Addition and subraction signs

Many era-defining mathematical discoveries are considered to have originated in India. Some examples include the discovery of the number zero, the development of the decimal system, algebra, the theorem of Boddhayan, geometry, and arithmetic. Pythagoras theorem is attributed to Pythagoras who established a fundamental relation between the three sides of a right triangle.