HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which is the following is a major achievement of India?
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Pyramids
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Ziggurats
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Its origin can be traced back to the Shatapatha Brahmana () (2000 BCE) and the Sulba sutras (800-500 BCE). Algebra was used to design and construct the vedis. The Indian name for algebra is Bijaganita (). Bija () means analysis and ganita () means “the science of calculation”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Algebra was invented by Aryabhatta, who was a pioneer in astrology, astronomy and Mathematics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Descartes lived in a time of scientific and philosophical enlightenment. The number zero was created to operate with big figures. Original fragment of the book Elements, by Euclid. Al-Khwarizmi created equations and started algebra. More items •24-Sept-2018
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