Who is known as Father of Geography?
PPSC 5 Years Past Papers Subject Wise (Solved with Details) / All — Multiple-choice practice
جغرافیہ کا باپ کس کو کہا جاتا ہے؟
- A. Erastosthenes
- B. Aristotle
- C. None of these
- D. Herodotus
Correct answer
Erastosthenes
Explanation
Explanation The term Geography was first used by the Greek scholar Eratosthenes . He lived in the 3rd century BC (around 276–194 BC). He is also known as the “ Father of Geography ”. He calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy. His work laid the foundation of modern geographical studies. Last verified on 02-05-2026
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