Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth? [1995]

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Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth?

Aryabhata
Varahamihira
Buddha Gupta
Brahmagupta

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

Brahmagupta (7th century) stated that objects fall toward the Earth due to a force of attraction, anticipating the concept later formalized by Newton.

Answer: (d) Brahmagupta