Indian Astronomers and Cosmologists
Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge about the contributions of Indian astronomers and cosmologists throughout history. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian astronomy indian astronomers cosmology history of science |
Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Who developed the concept of the zero digit and the decimal system?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places?
Who wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'grahas' or celestial bodies?
Who proposed the theory of 'kendraka' or the central force holding the universe together?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the Earth's circumference with remarkable accuracy?
Who developed the concept of 'tithis' or lunar days and 'pakshas' or lunar fortnights?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Pancasiddhantika'?
Who proposed the idea of 'yugas' or cosmic cycles in Indian cosmology?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'bhavana' or mental visualization in astronomy?
Who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati'?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'ganita' or mathematics in astronomy?
Who proposed the idea of 'kshetraja' or the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?