Question

‘I am the person who disproved the theory that the sun goes around the earth and proved that the earth’s rotation causes day and night. I wrote the book ‘Aryabhatiyam.’ Who am I?

• A. Chanakya
• B. None of the above
• C. Aryabhatta
• D. Galileo

Answer 1

The correct option is C Aryabhatta

Solution: Option C - Aryabhatta

Explanation:

• Aryabhatta wrote the book Aryabhatiyam. ​
• In this book, he claimed that:​
• The earth’s rotation causes day and night ​
• The sun does not go around the earth. ​
• At that time, people did not believe him.