Question

india has greatly contributed to the fields of mathematics and astronomy justify ​

Answer 1

India's contribution in the fields of Mathematics:

• Gave us the concept of zero.
• Indian Mathematics made contributions to the study of trigonometry, algebra, arithmetic and negative numbers.
• The most important contribution is the "Invention of the decimal system of numeration."

India's contribution in the fields of astronomy:

• In India, the first references to astronomy are to be found in the Rig Veda which is dated around 2000B.C.
• Around the 5th-6th century, Aryabhatta came into light who is an extraordinary teacher and scholar who had immense knowledge about both astronomy and mathematics.
• He suggested "The Heliocentric Theory" which proved that the sun is located in the center of the solar system and all the planets revolving around it.