Multiple choice

Which statement best describes the heliocentric theory developed by ancient Indians?

  1. The planets rotate around the Sun.

  2. The moon blocks the light from the Sun.

  3. The Earth’s shadow creates moon phases.

  4. The moon is shaped by the Sun and Earth.
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Explanation

The heliocentric theory is the astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the universe. Ancient Indian astronomers like Aryabhata proposed models that hinted at heliocentrism, including the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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