Indian Astronomy and the Stars

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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 widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy due to his significant contributions to the field in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata proposed the heliocentric model, suggesting that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, in his work called the Aryabhatiya.

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The constellation Taurus is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu and is often depicted as a bull in Indian mythology.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac and assigned names to the 12 zodiac signs?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, in his work called the Brihat Samhita, developed the concept of the zodiac and assigned names to the 12 zodiac signs.

What is the name of the star that is considered the brightest star in the night sky?

  1. Sirius

  2. Canopus

  3. Vega

  4. Arcturus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky as seen from Earth.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places, which was a significant achievement in ancient astronomy.

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the Hindu god Shiva?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The constellation Orion is associated with the Hindu god Shiva and is often depicted as a hunter in Indian mythology.

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, which is the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes over time.

What is the name of the star that is considered the second brightest star in the night sky?

  1. Sirius

  2. Canopus

  3. Vega

  4. Arcturus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Canopus, also known as Alpha Carinae, is the second brightest star in the night sky as seen from Earth.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the nine planets (navagrahas) and their influence on human lives?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the nine planets (navagrahas) and their influence on human lives in his work called the Brihat Jataka.

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The constellation Gemini is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and is often depicted as a pair of twins in Indian mythology.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the lunar mansions (nakshatras) and their significance in astrology?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the lunar mansions (nakshatras) and their significance in astrology in his work called the Brihat Samhita.

What is the name of the star that is considered the third brightest star in the night sky?

  1. Sirius

  2. Canopus

  3. Vega

  4. Arcturus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vega, also known as Alpha Lyrae, is the third brightest star in the night sky as seen from Earth.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the Earth's rotation on its axis and its revolution around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the Earth's rotation on its axis and its revolution around the Sun, which was a significant advancement in ancient astronomy.

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the Hindu god Brahma?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The constellation Ursa Major is associated with the Hindu god Brahma and is often depicted as a chariot in Indian mythology.

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