Aryabhata And Ancient Indian Science
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: In which work did Aryabhata introduce the concept of zero?
Answer: In the Aryabhatiya, composed in 499 CE.
Q2: How accurate was Aryabhata's value of π?
Answer: He gave π ≈ 3.1416, accurate to four decimal places.
Q3: What did Aryabhata propose about Earth’s motion?
Answer: He asserted that Earth rotates on its axis, causing day-night cycles.
Q4: Name two successors influenced by Aryabhata’s work.
Answer: Brahmagupta and Bhaskara I.
Q5: List one honor named after Aryabhata in modern times.
Answer: India’s first satellite, named Aryabhata.