Who among the following was the first to explain that the rotation of the Earth on its own axis accounts for the daily rising and setting of the Sun?
- AAryabhata
- BBhaskara
- CBrahmagupta
- DVarahamihira
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Aryabhata
Explanation
Aryabhata was the first to explain that the daily rising and setting of the Sun occurs due to the rotation of the Earth on its own axis. He composed a book called Aryabhatiyam. Bhaskara was a proponent of the Bhedabheda Vedanta Philosophy. The notable works of Varahamihira include Brihat Samhita and Panchasiddhantika.