Indian Contributions to Astronomy

Description: This quiz covers the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers and mathematicians to the field of astronomy.
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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 groundbreaking work 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 was the first astronomer to propose the heliocentric model, where the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer accurately calculated the circumference of the Earth?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata accurately calculated the circumference of the Earth to be 4967 miles, which is remarkably close to the modern value.

Who developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system, which revolutionized mathematics.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the 'Surya Siddhanta', which became a standard reference for astronomy and astrology in India.

Who invented the astrolabe, a device used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira invented the astrolabe, which was widely used for astronomical observations.

Which Indian astronomer was known for his contributions to trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to trigonometry, including the development of trigonometric formulas and identities.

Who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on arithmetic and geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote 'Lilavati', which became a standard textbook for mathematics and astronomy.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the 'sidereal year'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata introduced the concept of the 'sidereal year', which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun relative to the fixed stars.

Who invented the 'chakravala' method for solving indeterminate equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'chakravala' method, which is an iterative algorithm for solving indeterminate equations.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Panchasiddhantika'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the 'Panchasiddhantika', which compared and analyzed five different astronomical systems.

Who developed the 'kuttakara' method for solving linear equations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'kuttakara' method, which is an algorithm for solving linear equations.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Brihat Samhita'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the 'Brihat Samhita', which covered a wide range of topics, including astronomy, astrology, and architecture.

Who developed the 'ardharatrika' method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'ardharatrika' method, which is an algorithm for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset.

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