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The Role of Ancient Indian Astronomers in the Development of Astronomy

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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac, which divides the ecliptic into twelve equal parts.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian text that contains astronomical observations and calculations?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Vishnu Siddhanta

  4. Shiva Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains astronomical observations and calculations.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Ujjain?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ujjain Observatory is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Ujjain.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the position of the planets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the position of the planets in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Nalanda?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nalanda Observatory is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Nalanda.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the time of eclipses in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Takshashila?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Takshashila Observatory is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Takshashila.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance to the Moon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the distance to the Moon in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Delhi.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance to the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the distance to the Sun in the 5th century AD.

What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Varanasi?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is the name of the ancient Indian observatory built in Varanasi.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset in the 5th century AD.

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