Q:
Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Gupta period?
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A
The development of the decimal system and zero
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B
The construction of the Taj Mahal
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C
The establishment of the Mauryan Empire
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D
The spread of Buddhism in India
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
A fundamental concept in modern mathematics is the decimal system, which uses ten digits (0-9) to represent all numbers. The concept of zero, which represents the absence of a value, is also an important part of the modern numeral system. Both of these ideas originated in India during the Gupta period and spread to the rest of the world.
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