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Who amongst the following was the first to state that 'the Earth was spherical'?
Who amongst the following was the first to state that 'the Earth was spherical'?
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Historical scientific facts can be traced back by studying ancient observations and their impact on later scientific theories.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- Aristotle
- Copernicus
- Ptolemy
- Strabo
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Aristotle was the first to propose the idea that the Earth was spherical based on observations such as the shape of the Earth's shadow on the moon during lunar eclipses and the variation in the stars visible at different latitudes.
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