Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the inventor of the digit Zero?

  1. Rajesh Yuvaraj

  2. Ibn Batuta

  3. Ibn Sina

  4. Aryabhata
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Explanation

Aryabhata, the ancient Indian mathematician-astronomer (476-550 CE), is credited with the invention of zero as a number and its use in mathematical calculations. He developed the place-value system that includes zero. Ibn Battuta was a traveler, Ibn Sina (Avicenna) was a physician, and Rajesh Yuvaraj is not a historical figure.

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