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Q · Gupta Dynasty Medium · 45s
The ‘Zero’ was invented during the Gupta period by:
TopicGupta Dynasty
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Brahmagupta formalised the rules of zero in the 7th century CE.
Final Answer: Option C - Brahmagupta