Indian Astronomy and Cosmology

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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered the father of Indian astronomy because of his significant contributions to the field, including the development of the heliocentric model of the solar system and the calculation of the Earth's circumference.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata proposed the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis in his book, the Aryabhatiya.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi to four decimal places?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II calculated the value of pi to four decimal places in his book, the Lilavati.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the zero in his book, the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the Pancha Siddhantika, a treatise on five astronomical systems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the Pancha Siddhantika, a treatise on five astronomical systems, in the 6th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory built in the 16th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built in the 16th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in Jaipur, India.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II proposed the theory of the Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun in his book, the Siddhanta Shiromani.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the zodiac in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the value of the Earth's radius?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the value of the Earth's radius in his book, the Aryabhatiya.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes in his book, the Brahmasphuta Siddhanta.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the nine planets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the nine planets in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the constellations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the constellations in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the lunar nodes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the lunar nodes in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the solar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the solar eclipse in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the lunar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the lunar eclipse in his book, the Brihat Samhita.

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