Ancient History – UPSC Prelims PYQs
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UPSC 1995 · Q118 · Ancient History › Science & Technology · Save
Zero was invented by
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Varahamihira
(c) Bhaskara I
(d) an unknown Indian
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Answer: (d) an unknown Indian