Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of these important inventions that is used all around the world was created by the Gupta civilization?

  1. Leather Belts

  2. 'Arabic' Numeral System

  3. Farm Tractor

  4. Newspaper
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The decimal place-value numeral system, including zero, was developed by mathematicians in the Gupta civilization (also known as the Hindu-Arabic numeral system). This system was later transmitted to the Arab world and then to Europe, where it became known as 'Arabic numerals'. This is a fundamental mathematical innovation used globally today.

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