Astronomical Observatories in Ancient India

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Which of the following is an ancient astronomical observatory located in India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Stonehenge

  3. Great Pyramid of Giza

  4. Angkor Wat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Jaipur, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

What is the primary purpose of an astronomical observatory?

  1. To observe celestial objects

  2. To study the weather

  3. To measure time

  4. To communicate with extraterrestrial life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of an astronomical observatory is to observe celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in astronomical observatories?

  1. Telescope

  2. Microscope

  3. Spectrometer

  4. Barometer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telescopes are commonly used in astronomical observatories to magnify distant objects and collect light from them.

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Delhi, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Delhi, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Which of the following observatories is known for its large collection of astronomical instruments?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is known for its large collection of astronomical instruments, including sundials, astrolabes, and quadrants.

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Varanasi, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Man Mandir

  3. Ramnagar Fort

  4. Sarnath


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Man Mandir is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Varanasi, India. It was built by Maharaja Man Singh I in the 16th century.

Which of the following observatories is located in Jaipur, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Jaipur, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Ujjain, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Man Mandir

  3. Vedhshala

  4. Mahakaleshwar Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedhshala is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Ujjain, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Which of the following observatories is known for its contributions to the study of celestial mechanics?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Royal Greenwich Observatory is known for its contributions to the study of celestial mechanics, including the development of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Mathura, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Man Mandir

  3. Vedhshala

  4. Yamuna Ghat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedhshala is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Mathura, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Which of the following observatories is located in Delhi, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Delhi, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Varanasi, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Man Mandir

  3. Ramnagar Fort

  4. Sarnath


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Man Mandir is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Varanasi, India. It was built by Maharaja Man Singh I in the 16th century.

Which of the following observatories is known for its contributions to the study of astrophysics?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yerkes Observatory is known for its contributions to the study of astrophysics, including the discovery of the first extrasolar planet.

What is the name of the ancient astronomical observatory located in Ujjain, India?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Man Mandir

  3. Vedhshala

  4. Mahakaleshwar Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedhshala is an ancient astronomical observatory located in Ujjain, India. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.

Which of the following observatories is located in Arizona, USA?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Royal Greenwich Observatory

  3. Yerkes Observatory

  4. Kitt Peak National Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kitt Peak National Observatory is located in Arizona, USA. It is known for its contributions to the study of solar astronomy.

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