Statement Carbon dating shows an ancient Indian manuscript has the earliest recorded origin of the z...........

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Statement: Carbon dating shows an ancient Indian manuscript has the earliest recorded origin of the zero symbol. The Bakhshali manuscript is now believed to date from the 3rd or 4th Century, making it hundreds of years older than previously thought. Which of the following can be the repercussions of the above statement?

(i) This will add to the already known historical dominance of India in the field of Mathematics.

(ii) It will raise doubts over the accuracy of the earlier methods used for dating the Bakhshali manuscript.

(iii)It will benefit thousands of Mathematicians who are now struggling for recognition.

Both (i) and (ii)

Only (ii)

Only (i)

Both (i) and (iii)

None of these

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Explanation:

In this question, we have to choose an option which will be the possible outcome of the given statement. Statement (i) can definitely be the possible outcome as it proves that zero which has a lot of significance in present mathematics was invented by India much earlier than previously thought. Statement (ii) is also true as it is clear from the statement that Bakhshali manuscript is hundreds of years older than previously thought. Statement (iii) is a not correct choice as any change in the stated dates of discovery does not have any effect on the present situation of Mathematici