Astronomical Sculptures in India

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Which of the following is an example of an astronomical sculpture in India?

  1. The Sun Temple at Konark

  2. The Khajuraho Temples

  3. The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur

  4. The Qutb Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun Temple at Konark is an example of an astronomical sculpture in India. It is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Surya, and its design and architecture are based on astronomical principles.

What is the main astronomical feature of the Sun Temple at Konark?

  1. It is aligned with the solstices

  2. It is aligned with the equinoxes

  3. It is aligned with the zodiac constellations

  4. It is aligned with the planets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main astronomical feature of the Sun Temple at Konark is that it is aligned with the solstices. The temple is oriented so that the first rays of the sun on the summer solstice (June 21) fall directly on the main entrance of the temple.

Which other Indian temple is also aligned with the solstices?

  1. The Khajuraho Temples

  2. The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur

  3. The Qutb Minar

  4. The Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are also aligned with the solstices. The temples are oriented so that the first rays of the sun on the summer solstice (June 21) fall directly on the main entrance of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, the largest and most famous temple in the complex.

What is the astronomical significance of the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur?

  1. It is aligned with the solstices

  2. It is aligned with the equinoxes

  3. It is aligned with the zodiac constellations

  4. It is aligned with the planets


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur is aligned with the equinoxes. The temple is oriented so that the first rays of the sun on the spring equinox (March 21) and the autumn equinox (September 23) fall directly on the main entrance of the temple.

Which Indian temple is aligned with the zodiac constellations?

  1. The Sun Temple at Konark

  2. The Khajuraho Temples

  3. The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur

  4. The Qutb Minar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Qutb Minar is aligned with the zodiac constellations. The tower is divided into five storeys, each of which is decorated with carvings of the zodiac signs.

What is the astronomical significance of the planets in Indian astronomy?

  1. They are associated with the gods

  2. They are used to predict the future

  3. They are used to determine the time of day

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the planets are associated with the gods, they are used to predict the future, and they are used to determine the time of day.

Which planet is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The planet Surya is associated with the god Surya, the Hindu god of the sun.

Which planet is associated with the god Chandra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The planet Chandra is associated with the god Chandra, the Hindu god of the moon.

Which planet is associated with the god Mangala?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The planet Mangala is associated with the god Mangala, the Hindu god of war.

Which planet is associated with the god Budha?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The planet Budha is associated with the god Budha, the Hindu god of wisdom.

Which planet is associated with the god Brihaspati?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The planet Brihaspati is associated with the god Brihaspati, the Hindu god of wisdom and knowledge.

Which planet is associated with the god Shukra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The planet Shukra is associated with the god Shukra, the Hindu god of love and beauty.

Which planet is associated with the god Shani?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The planet Shani is associated with the god Shani, the Hindu god of justice and punishment.

Which planet is associated with the god Rahu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Rahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The planet Rahu is associated with the god Rahu, the Hindu god of eclipses.

Which planet is associated with the god Ketu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The planet Ketu is associated with the god Ketu, the Hindu god of comets.

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