Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who invented ZERO? "0"

  1. India

  2. Australia

  3. England

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of zero as both a number and a placeholder was invented in ancient India. Indian mathematician Brahmagupta (7th century CE) was the first to formalize rules for operations involving zero, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The concept later spread to the Islamic world and then to Europe through the work of scholars like Al-Khwarizmi.

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To answer this question, we need to understand the history of zero.

The concept of zero as a numerical digit was invented by ancient Indian mathematicians. The earliest recorded use of zero as a number and a placeholder in a positional numeral system can be traced back to the Indian mathematician Brahmagupta in the 7th century. This invention of zero was a significant development in mathematics and had a profound impact on various fields, including arithmetic, algebra, and calculus.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A) India - This option is correct because ancient Indian mathematicians invented the concept of zero as a numerical digit.

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