Q1
What mathematical concept did ancient India contribute?
AZero and the decimal system
BOnly addition
COnly subtraction
DNothing significant
SSCClass 6 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 10 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - Ancient India - Cultural Developments
Let us practise and revise what we learned about ancient india - cultural developments. Ancient India saw significant cultural developments
Core concept
Ancient Indian mathematicians made significant contributions, including the concept of zero and the decimal number system.
How it works
Ancient Indian architecture produced impressive structures like stupas, temples, and cave carvings, showcasing artistic and engineering skill.
Why it matters
Sanskrit literature flourished, including epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and works on grammar, philosophy, and science.
Key detail
These cultural achievements influenced neighbouring regions and continue to be studied and admired for their sophistication today.
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• Indian mathematicians developed zero, decimal system.
• This was a major contribution to mathematics.
• Architecture: stupas, temples, cave carvings.
• These show artistic, engineering skill.
• Sanskrit literature flourished.
• Epics: Ramayana, Mahabharata.
• Also grammar, philosophy, science works.
• These achievements influenced neighbouring regions.