alleryThe first positional base 10 numeral system is said to have originated in which empire?
AMaurya
BKushan
CGupta
DSatavahana
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Gupta
1. Indian numerals, the first positional base 10 system in the world, originated from Gupta India.
2. Aryabhata developed a place value system in the same period.
3. The Maurya, Kushan and Satavahana states are not credited with it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gupta Empire, Mathematics_
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