The Concept of the Quasars in Indian Astronomy

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What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to quasars?

  1. Jyotirlinga

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Brahmanda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Brahmanda' is used to refer to quasars, which are extremely luminous and distant celestial objects.

According to ancient Indian texts, what is the significance of quasars?

  1. They are considered to be the abodes of gods and goddesses.

  2. They are believed to be the source of cosmic energy.

  3. They are associated with the concept of reincarnation.

  4. They are thought to be the remnants of ancient supernovae.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In ancient Indian texts, quasars are often described as being the source of cosmic energy and are associated with the concept of 'Brahman', the ultimate reality.

Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with first observing quasars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is believed to have been the first to observe and document quasars in the 12th century.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the phenomenon of quasars emitting powerful jets of energy?

  1. Jyotishmati

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Tejas

  4. Vayu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Brahmastra' is used to describe the phenomenon of quasars emitting powerful jets of energy, which are often associated with the concept of 'Brahman', the ultimate reality.

Which ancient Indian text contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas, contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties, including their immense luminosity and distance from Earth.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars?

  1. Kala Bhairava

  2. Rudra

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Kala Bhairava' is used to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars, which are often associated with the concept of 'Shiva', the destroyer and transformer.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae, a theory that is now widely accepted in modern astronomy.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the process by which quasars emit powerful jets of energy?

  1. Jyotishmati

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Tejas

  4. Vayu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Brahmastra' is used to describe the process by which quasars emit powerful jets of energy, which are often associated with the concept of 'Brahman', the ultimate reality.

Which ancient Indian text contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas, contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties, including their immense luminosity and distance from Earth.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars?

  1. Kala Bhairava

  2. Rudra

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Kala Bhairava' is used to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars, which are often associated with the concept of 'Shiva', the destroyer and transformer.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae, a theory that is now widely accepted in modern astronomy.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the process by which quasars emit powerful jets of energy?

  1. Jyotishmati

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Tejas

  4. Vayu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Brahmastra' is used to describe the process by which quasars emit powerful jets of energy, which are often associated with the concept of 'Brahman', the ultimate reality.

Which ancient Indian text contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas, contains detailed descriptions of quasars and their properties, including their immense luminosity and distance from Earth.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars?

  1. Kala Bhairava

  2. Rudra

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the term 'Kala Bhairava' is used to refer to the supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars, which are often associated with the concept of 'Shiva', the destroyer and transformer.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed that quasars are the remnants of ancient supernovae, a theory that is now widely accepted in modern astronomy.

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