SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following important discoveries came under the Gupta Empire?
A
paper
B
The concept of zero
C
compass
D
movable typing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scientists of the Gupta period realised that the solar system had seven planets. They also developed technology that allowed them to detect solar and lunar eclipses. Aryabhata was one of the Gupta Empire’s most famous scientists, having discovered that the earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from the early 4th century CE to late 6th century CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by historians.

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