MCQ practice · SSC Physics Board questions · Chapter 1: Physical Quantities and Their Measurements
Who predicted the solar eclipse?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Thales
- b Democritus
- c Aristotle
- d Aristarchus
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: a Thales
Thales (624 BC) predicted a solar eclipse and knew about the magnetic property of loadstone.
Why the other options are wrong
- b Democritus: Democritus gave the idea of the atom; the solar eclipse was predicted by Thales.
- c Aristotle: Aristotle held that everything is made of soil, water, air and fire; the solar eclipse was predicted by Thales.
- d Aristarchus: Aristarchus gave the sun-centred idea; the solar eclipse was predicted by Thales.
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