Indian Contributions to Astronomy
Description: This quiz covers the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers and mathematicians to the field of astronomy. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian astronomy timekeeping mathematics |
Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Which Indian astronomer accurately calculated the circumference of the Earth?
Who developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?
Who invented the astrolabe, a device used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies?
Which Indian astronomer was known for his contributions to trigonometry?
Who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on arithmetic and geometry?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the 'sidereal year'?
Who invented the 'chakravala' method for solving indeterminate equations?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Panchasiddhantika'?
Who developed the 'kuttakara' method for solving linear equations?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Brihat Samhita'?
Who developed the 'ardharatrika' method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?