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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Who among the following is well known for his contribution in the field of Algebra:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Bhaskara

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhaskara”.
Bhaskara, also known as Bhaskaracharya or Bhaskara II, is well known for his significant contributions in the field of Algebra.

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