The Concept of the Eclipses in Indian Astronomy

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In Indian astronomy, what is the term used to describe the moment when the Moon's shadow completely covers the Sun?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Sampoorna Surya Grahan

  4. Sampoorna Chandra Grahan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sampoorna Surya Grahan is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Moon's shadow completely covers the Sun, resulting in a total solar eclipse.

According to Indian mythology, what is the cause of solar eclipses?

  1. The wrath of the Sun god Surya

  2. The wrath of the Moon god Chandra

  3. The intervention of the demon Rahu

  4. The intervention of the demon Ketu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, solar eclipses are believed to be caused by the intervention of the demon Rahu, who is said to have swallowed the Sun.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Earth's shadow completely covers the Moon?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Sampoorna Surya Grahan

  4. Sampoorna Chandra Grahan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sampoorna Chandra Grahan is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Earth's shadow completely covers the Moon, resulting in a total lunar eclipse.

According to Indian mythology, what is the cause of lunar eclipses?

  1. The wrath of the Sun god Surya

  2. The wrath of the Moon god Chandra

  3. The intervention of the demon Rahu

  4. The intervention of the demon Ketu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, lunar eclipses are believed to be caused by the intervention of the demon Ketu, who is said to have swallowed the Moon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial covering of the Sun by the Moon?

  1. Khand Surya Grahan

  2. Khand Chandra Grahan

  3. Parcial Surya Grahan

  4. Parcial Chandra Grahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khand Surya Grahan is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial covering of the Sun by the Moon, resulting in a partial solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial covering of the Moon by the Earth?

  1. Khand Surya Grahan

  2. Khand Chandra Grahan

  3. Parcial Surya Grahan

  4. Parcial Chandra Grahan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khand Chandra Grahan is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial covering of the Moon by the Earth, resulting in a partial lunar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the period of time when an eclipse is occurring?

  1. Grahan Kaal

  2. Surya Grahan Kaal

  3. Chandra Grahan Kaal

  4. Sampoorna Grahan Kaal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grahan Kaal is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the period of time when an eclipse is occurring.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the point on the Earth's surface where the center of the Sun's shadow falls during a solar eclipse?

  1. Kendra

  2. Umbra

  3. Penumbra

  4. Antumbra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kendra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the point on the Earth's surface where the center of the Sun's shadow falls during a solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the point on the Earth's surface where the center of the Moon's shadow falls during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Kendra

  2. Umbra

  3. Penumbra

  4. Antumbra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kendra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the point on the Earth's surface where the center of the Moon's shadow falls during a lunar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow completely covers the Moon during a solar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Umbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow completely covers the Moon during a solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow completely covers the Sun during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Umbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow completely covers the Sun during a lunar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow partially covers the Moon during a solar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Penumbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow partially covers the Moon during a solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow partially covers the Sun during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Penumbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow partially covers the Sun during a lunar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow does not reach during a solar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antumbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Sun's shadow does not reach during a solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow does not reach during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Umbra

  2. Penumbra

  3. Antumbra

  4. Kendra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antumbra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth's surface where the Moon's shadow does not reach during a lunar eclipse.

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