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History GK · Q9

Harshavardhana Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 9

Q9

A great astronomer and mathematician during the Gupta period was

A.
Bhanugupta
B.
Vagabhatta
C.
Aryabhatta
Answer
D.
Varahamihira

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Aryabhata, a noted mathematician-astronomer of the Gupta period proposed that the earth is round and rotates about its own axis. His famous works are Aryabhatiya and the Arya-siddhanta.