Astronomical Patronage in Indian Art

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Which Indian king is known for his patronage of astronomy and the construction of several observatories?

  1. Vikramaditya

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Ashoka

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya, the legendary king of Ujjain, is known for his patronage of astronomy and the construction of several observatories, including the famous Jantar Mantar.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical treatise that contains detailed descriptions of astronomical instruments and observations?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Panchasiddhantika

  4. Brihat Samhita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical treatise that contains detailed descriptions of astronomical instruments and observations. It is one of the most important texts in the history of Indian astronomy.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is credited with developing the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is credited with developing the heliocentric model of the solar system, which places the Sun at the center of the universe.

What is the name of the famous astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is the name of the famous astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur, India. It consists of a collection of architectural astronomical instruments that were used to study the movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars.

Which Indian king commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, India, which features intricate astronomical carvings?

  1. Raja Raja Chola I

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Raja Chola I commissioned the construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, India, which features intricate astronomical carvings.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial objects?

  1. Yantra

  2. Chakravala

  3. Jyotishaphala

  4. Phalita Jyotisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yantra is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial objects.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is known for his work on trigonometry and the development of the sine table?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is known for his work on trigonometry and the development of the sine table.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day and night?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Chakravala

  3. Jyotishaphala

  4. Phalita Jyotisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghati Yantra is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day and night.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is known for his work on planetary motion and the development of the elliptical orbit model?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is known for his work on planetary motion and the development of the elliptical orbit model.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the angular distance between two celestial objects?

  1. Chakravala

  2. Jyotishaphala

  3. Phalita Jyotisha

  4. Dhruva Bhramana Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhruva Bhramana Yantra is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the angular distance between two celestial objects.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is known for his work on calendar systems and the development of the solar calendar?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is known for his work on calendar systems and the development of the solar calendar.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the declination of celestial objects?

  1. Chakravala

  2. Jyotishaphala

  3. Phalita Jyotisha

  4. Kapala Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kapala Yantra is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the declination of celestial objects.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is known for his work on astrological predictions and the development of the horoscopic system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is known for his work on astrological predictions and the development of the horoscopic system.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the right ascension of celestial objects?

  1. Chakravala

  2. Jyotishaphala

  3. Phalita Jyotisha

  4. Samrat Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samrat Yantra is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the right ascension of celestial objects.

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician is known for his work on eclipse predictions and the development of the eclipse calculation method?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an Indian astronomer-mathematician, is known for his work on eclipse predictions and the development of the eclipse calculation method.

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