HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which of the following did the Indian scientist Aryabhata discover? Choose the TWO correct answers.
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The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.
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The Ayurvedic medical system effectively treats many diseases.
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The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
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Metal can be extracted from ore to create useful objects.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What did Aryabhata discover? Aryabhata discovered an approximation of pi, 62832/20000 = 3.1416. He also correctly believed that the planets and the Moon shine by reflected sunlight and that the motion of the stars is due to Earth’s rotation.
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