Historical Observatories in India

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Which of the following is the oldest astronomical observatory in India?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ujjain Observatory, also known as the Vedh Shala, is the oldest astronomical observatory in India. It is believed to have been built in the 5th century BCE by the astronomer Varahamihira.

Who built the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur?

  1. Sawai Jai Singh II

  2. Raja Man Singh

  3. Akbar

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was built by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Jaipur, in the early 18th century.

What is the purpose of the Jantar Mantar?

  1. To measure the time of day

  2. To track the movement of the stars

  3. To predict eclipses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical instruments that were used to measure the time of day, track the movement of the stars, and predict eclipses.

Which of the following is not an instrument found at the Jantar Mantar?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Sundial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar does not have a sundial. The other instruments listed are all found at the Jantar Mantar.

What is the largest instrument at the Jantar Mantar?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Misra Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samrat Yantra is the largest instrument at the Jantar Mantar. It is a sundial that is used to measure the time of day.

What is the function of the Jai Prakash Yantra?

  1. To measure the time of day

  2. To track the movement of the stars

  3. To predict eclipses

  4. To measure the distance to the stars


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jai Prakash Yantra is an instrument that is used to track the movement of the stars.

What is the purpose of the Rashivalaya Yantra?

  1. To measure the time of day

  2. To track the movement of the stars

  3. To predict eclipses

  4. To determine the position of the zodiac signs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rashivalaya Yantra is an instrument that is used to determine the position of the zodiac signs.

Which of the following observatories is located in Varanasi?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Man Mandir Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Man Mandir Observatory is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh.

What is the main instrument at the Man Mandir Observatory?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Vrihat Samrat Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instrument at the Man Mandir Observatory is the Vrihat Samrat Yantra. It is a sundial that is used to measure the time of day.

Which of the following observatories is located in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Yantra Mahal Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yantra Mahal Observatory is located in Delhi. It was built in the 16th century by Raja Jai Singh II.

What is the main instrument at the Yantra Mahal Observatory?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Misra Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instrument at the Yantra Mahal Observatory is the Misra Yantra. It is a sundial that is used to measure the time of day.

Which of the following observatories is located in Mathura?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Govardhan Hill Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Govardhan Hill Observatory is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It was built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh.

What is the main instrument at the Govardhan Hill Observatory?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Digamsha Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instrument at the Govardhan Hill Observatory is the Digamsha Yantra. It is an instrument that is used to measure the altitude of the sun.

Which of the following observatories is located in Hyderabad?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Charminar Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Charminar Observatory is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was built in the 16th century by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.

What is the main instrument at the Charminar Observatory?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Jai Prakash Yantra

  3. Rashivalaya Yantra

  4. Naubat Khana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instrument at the Charminar Observatory is the Naubat Khana. It is a drum tower that was used to announce the time of day.

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