Question

During the Gupta golden age, Aryabhata was known for (Points : 1)

writing great literature and poetry.
establishing trade routes to China.
discovering that Earth rotated on an axis.
driving back a Roman invasion.

Answer 1

During the Gupta golden age, Aryabhata was known for

Selected Answer:

establishing trade routes to China.

Correct Answer:

discovering that Earth rotated on an axis.

Answer 2

During the Gupta golden age, Aryabhata was known for discovering that Earth rotated on an axis.

Aryabhata was a professional at mathematics and astronomy. He calculated the value of pi, calculated the volume of a sphere and area of a triangle, characterized the model of the solar system, and many other things. While studying astronomy, Aryabhata came up with an assumption that Earth rotated on an axis while the heavens orbited around it.