Indian Astronomical Instruments

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Which of the following is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Yantra

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yantras are ancient Indian astronomical instruments used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies. They are typically made of brass or copper and have a circular or square shape with a series of concentric circles and lines.

The Nakshatravalaya, an ancient Indian astronomical instrument, was used to:

  1. Measure the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determine the time of day

  3. Predict eclipses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nakshatravalaya was a versatile instrument that could be used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, determine the time of day, and predict eclipses.

The Jantar Mantar, a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th century.

The Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samrat Yantra is located in Jaipur, India, and is the largest sundial in the world.

The Jai Prakash Yantra, a large equinoctial sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jai Prakash Yantra is located in Jaipur, India, and is a large equinoctial sundial.

The Ram Yantra, a cylindrical sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ram Yantra is located in Jaipur, India, and is a cylindrical sundial.

The Misra Yantra, a combination of a sundial and a quadrant, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Misra Yantra is located in Jaipur, India, and is a combination of a sundial and a quadrant.

The Chakra Yantra, a large stone sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chakra Yantra is located in Ujjain, India, and is a large stone sundial.

The Nadi Valaya Yantra, a ring sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nadi Valaya Yantra is located in Ujjain, India, and is a ring sundial.

The Dhruva Darshak Yantra, a pillar sundial, is located in:

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dhruva Darshak Yantra is located in Varanasi, India, and is a pillar sundial.

The Vrihat Samhita, an ancient Indian astronomical text, was written by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vrihat Samhita was written by Varahamihira, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician.

The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical text, was written by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta was written by Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician.

The Panchasiddhantika, an ancient Indian astronomical text, was written by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Panchasiddhantika was written by Varahamihira, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician.

The Siddhanta Shiromani, an ancient Indian astronomical text, was written by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Siddhanta Shiromani was written by Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician.

The Lilavati, an ancient Indian mathematical text, was written by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lilavati was written by Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician.

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