Multiple choice general knowledge history

Aryabhatta computed the circumference of the earth as 24835 miles which is close to modern day calculation of 24900 miles.

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Explanation

Aryabhatta calculated the Earth's circumference as approximately 24,835 miles (or 4,967 yojanas in ancient Indian units), which is remarkably close to the modern value of 24,901 miles. This demonstrates the sophistication of ancient Indian astronomy and mathematics.