Indian Observatories

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Which of the following is the oldest astronomical observatory in India?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Varahamihira's Observatory was built in the 6th century CE by the astronomer Varahamihira. It is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following observatories was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century CE. It is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Which of the following observatories is located in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar, Delhi was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century CE. It is located in Delhi.

Which of the following observatories is located in Varanasi?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Man Mandir Observatory, Varanasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Man Mandir Observatory, Varanasi was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century CE. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following observatories is located in Mathura?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Jai Singh Observatory, Mathura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jai Singh Observatory, Mathura was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century CE. It is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following observatories is located in Ujjain?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Varahamihira's Observatory was built in the 6th century CE by the astronomer Varahamihira. It is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following observatories is located in Pataliputra?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata's Observatory was built in the 5th century CE by the astronomer Aryabhata. It is located in Pataliputra, Bihar.

Which of the following observatories is located in Nalanda?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nalanda Observatory, Nalanda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalanda Observatory was built in the 5th century CE by the astronomer Nalanda. It is located in Nalanda, Bihar.

Which of the following observatories is located in Kanchipuram?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Vedashanga Observatory, Kanchipuram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vedashanga Observatory, Kanchipuram was built in the 6th century CE by the astronomer Vedashanga. It is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following observatories is located in Thanjavur?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple Observatory, Thanjavur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihadeeswarar Temple Observatory, Thanjavur was built in the 11th century CE by the astronomer Rajaraja Chola I. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following observatories is located in Madurai?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Meenakshi Temple Observatory, Madurai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meenakshi Temple Observatory, Madurai was built in the 17th century CE by the astronomer Tirumalai Nayak. It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following observatories is located in Trivandrum?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Nakshatravedi Observatory, Trivandrum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nakshatravedi Observatory, Trivandrum was built in the 19th century CE by the astronomer John Caldecott. It is located in Trivandrum, Kerala.

Which of the following observatories is located in Hyderabad?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Osmania University Observatory, Hyderabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Osmania University Observatory, Hyderabad was built in the 19th century CE by the astronomer Nizam of Hyderabad. It is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Which of the following observatories is located in Pune?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory, Pune


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vainu Bappu Observatory, Pune was built in the 20th century CE by the astronomer Vainu Bappu. It is located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Which of the following observatories is located in Nainital?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Varahamihira's Observatory, Ujjain

  3. Aryabhata's Observatory, Pataliputra

  4. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital was built in the 20th century CE by the astronomer Aryabhatta. It is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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