Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Varahamihira’s well-known work Brihatsamhita, written in the sixth century CE, stated that the moon rotates around the sun. Reason (R): He utilized several Persian works to explain the movement of the planets and some other astronomical problems. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Important ancient Indian astronomers:
• Aryabhata
• Varahamihira
• Brahmagupta Varahamihira’s Brihatsamhita is an important encyclopedic work.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C