The Study of Stars in Ancient India
Description: This quiz covers the topic of The Study of Stars in Ancient India. It delves into the rich history of Indian astronomy and the significant contributions made by ancient Indian astronomers in understanding the cosmos. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known astronomical treatise?
What was the primary focus of Vedic astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the positions of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?
Which ancient Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed descriptions of constellations and their significance?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of eclipses?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the existence of invisible forces holding celestial bodies in place?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed descriptions of planetary motion?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance to the Moon?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the existence of a ninth planet beyond Saturn?