Ancient Indian Observatories and Their Role in Astronomy
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about ancient Indian observatories and their significant contributions to the field of astronomy. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian observatory is considered the oldest surviving observatory in the world?
What was the primary purpose of ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian observatory was famous for its accurate astronomical calculations and predictions?
What was the main instrument used by ancient Indian astronomers for astronomical observations?
Which ancient Indian observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?
What was the significance of the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur?
Which ancient Indian observatory was located in the caves of Ajanta?
What was the main purpose of the Ajanta Observatory?
Which ancient Indian observatory was used to study the precession of the equinoxes?
What was the main contribution of ancient Indian astronomers to the field of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the zero?
What was the main contribution of Brahmagupta to the field of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is known for his accurate calculations of the Earth's circumference?
What was the main contribution of Varahamihira to the field of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian observatory is known for its unique architectural design and alignment with celestial bodies?