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The concept of 'Shunya' (zero) as a placeholder and a number originating in India significantly influenced the development of:
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Algebraic geometry
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- Algebraic geometry
- Number theory
- Cryptography
- All of the above
Explanation & Context
The Indian development of zero and the place-value system is fundamental to modern arithmetic and algebra, which in turn underpins fields like number theory, cryptography, and advanced geometry.
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