Indian Concepts of the Solar System

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According to ancient Indian astronomy, what is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of the day?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya, the Sun, is considered to be the ruler of the day in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of the night in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra, the Moon, is considered to be the ruler of the night in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of war and aggression in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangala, Mars, is considered to be the ruler of war and aggression in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of intelligence and communication in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Budha, Mercury, is considered to be the ruler of intelligence and communication in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of wealth and prosperity in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya, the Sun, is considered to be the ruler of wealth and prosperity in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of love and relationships in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra, the Moon, is considered to be the ruler of love and relationships in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of death and transformation in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Shani, Saturn, is considered to be the ruler of death and transformation in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of justice and righteousness in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Brihaspati, Jupiter, is considered to be the ruler of justice and righteousness in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of misfortune and obstacles in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rahu, the North Node of the Moon, is considered to be the ruler of misfortune and obstacles in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of good fortune and success in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ketu, the South Node of the Moon, is considered to be the ruler of good fortune and success in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of the underworld in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Pluto is considered to be the ruler of the underworld in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of the heavens in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Uranus is considered to be the ruler of the heavens in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of the ocean in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Neptune is considered to be the ruler of the ocean in ancient Indian astronomy.

Which planet is considered to be the ruler of the wind in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vayu is considered to be the ruler of the wind in ancient Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the planet that is considered to be the ruler of fire in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Agni is considered to be the ruler of fire in ancient Indian astronomy.

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