Indian Astronomers and Their Contributions
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the contributions of Indian astronomers to the field of astronomy. It covers various aspects of their work, including their observations, discoveries, and theories. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Who developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?
Who calculated the value of pi to four decimal places?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'grahas' or planets?
Who wrote the treatise 'Panchasiddhantika', which compared five different astronomical systems?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'chakravala' method for solving indeterminate equations?
Who wrote the treatise 'Lilavati', which covered topics such as arithmetic, geometry, and algebra?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Aryabhata system' of astronomy?
Who wrote the treatise 'Siddhanta Shiromani', which covered topics such as astronomy, mathematics, and astrology?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Brahmagupta system' of astronomy?
Who wrote the treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which covered topics such as astrology, astronomy, and architecture?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Varahamihira system' of astronomy?