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Who among the following is considered the Father of Geography?

Who among the following is considered the Father of Geography?
AHerodotus
BAntoine Lavoisier
CAdam Smith
DEratosthenes

correct answer is: option d) Eratosthenes
Explanation: Eratosthenes is widely regarded as the Father of Geography due to his significant contributions to the field. He was the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy. He also developed a system of latitude and longitude and created one of the earliest known world maps.

  • Option a: Herodotus is known as the "Father of History," not geography. He was a Greek historian who documented the Greco-Persian Wars.
  • Option b: Antoine Lavoisier is considered the "Father of Modern Chemistry."
  • Option c: Adam Smith is considered the "Father of Economics" and is best known for his work "The Wealth of Nations."

Akhilesh
answered Apr 7 '25 at 21:47

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