Eclipses in Indian Astrology

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What is the term used for the period when the Sun is eclipsed?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Rahu Kaal

  4. Amavasya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Grahan is the term used for the period when the Sun is eclipsed.

What is the term used for the period when the Moon is eclipsed?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Rahu Kaal

  4. Purnima


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra Grahan is the term used for the period when the Moon is eclipsed.

What is the significance of eclipses in Indian Astrology?

  1. They are considered to be inauspicious

  2. They are considered to be auspicious

  3. They have no significance

  4. They are considered to be a sign of change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eclipses are considered to be inauspicious in Indian Astrology and are believed to bring bad luck and misfortune.

What are the different types of eclipses?

  1. Total, Partial, Annular

  2. Total, Partial, Penumbral

  3. Total, Annular, Penumbral

  4. Total, Partial, Hybrid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are three types of eclipses: Total, Partial, and Annular.

What is the difference between a Total and a Partial eclipse?

  1. In a Total eclipse, the entire Sun or Moon is covered, while in a Partial eclipse, only a part of it is covered

  2. In a Total eclipse, only a part of the Sun or Moon is covered, while in a Partial eclipse, the entire Sun or Moon is covered

  3. There is no difference between a Total and a Partial eclipse

  4. Both Total and Partial eclipses are the same


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a Total eclipse, the entire Sun or Moon is covered, while in a Partial eclipse, only a part of it is covered.

What is the difference between an Annular and a Total eclipse?

  1. In an Annular eclipse, the Sun or Moon is completely covered by the Earth's shadow, while in a Total eclipse, only a part of it is covered

  2. In an Annular eclipse, only a part of the Sun or Moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, while in a Total eclipse, the entire Sun or Moon is covered

  3. There is no difference between an Annular and a Total eclipse

  4. Both Annular and Total eclipses are the same


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In an Annular eclipse, only a part of the Sun or Moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, while in a Total eclipse, the entire Sun or Moon is covered.

What are the effects of eclipses on human beings?

  1. They can cause physical and mental health problems

  2. They can cause financial problems

  3. They can cause relationship problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eclipses are believed to have a negative impact on human beings and can cause physical and mental health problems, financial problems, and relationship problems.

What are the precautions that should be taken during an eclipse?

  1. Avoid going out in the Sun or Moon

  2. Avoid eating or drinking

  3. Avoid sleeping

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During an eclipse, it is advised to avoid going out in the Sun or Moon, avoid eating or drinking, and avoid sleeping.

What are the remedies that can be performed to ward off the negative effects of an eclipse?

  1. Chanting mantras

  2. Performing yagnas

  3. Donating to charity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To ward off the negative effects of an eclipse, one can chant mantras, perform yagnas, and donate to charity.

What is the significance of the lunar eclipse in Indian Astrology?

  1. It is considered to be more inauspicious than a solar eclipse

  2. It is considered to be less inauspicious than a solar eclipse

  3. It has no significance

  4. It is considered to be a sign of change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lunar eclipse is considered to be more inauspicious than a solar eclipse in Indian Astrology.

What is the significance of the solar eclipse in Indian Astrology?

  1. It is considered to be more inauspicious than a lunar eclipse

  2. It is considered to be less inauspicious than a lunar eclipse

  3. It has no significance

  4. It is considered to be a sign of change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The solar eclipse is considered to be more inauspicious than a lunar eclipse in Indian Astrology.

What are the different types of lunar eclipses?

  1. Total, Partial, Penumbral

  2. Total, Partial, Annular

  3. Total, Annular, Penumbral

  4. Total, Partial, Hybrid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are three types of lunar eclipses: Total, Partial, and Penumbral.

What are the different types of solar eclipses?

  1. Total, Partial, Penumbral

  2. Total, Partial, Annular

  3. Total, Annular, Penumbral

  4. Total, Partial, Hybrid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are three types of solar eclipses: Total, Partial, and Annular.

What is the significance of the hybrid eclipse in Indian Astrology?

  1. It is considered to be more inauspicious than a total eclipse

  2. It is considered to be less inauspicious than a total eclipse

  3. It has no significance

  4. It is considered to be a sign of change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hybrid eclipse is considered to be more inauspicious than a total eclipse in Indian Astrology.

What is the significance of the annular eclipse in Indian Astrology?

  1. It is considered to be more inauspicious than a total eclipse

  2. It is considered to be less inauspicious than a total eclipse

  3. It has no significance

  4. It is considered to be a sign of change


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The annular eclipse is considered to be less inauspicious than a total eclipse in Indian Astrology.

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