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The Contribution of Indian Astronomers to Modern Astronomy

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Which Indian astronomer is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, is considered the father of Indian astronomy. He made significant contributions to the understanding of astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

What is the name of the astronomical observatory established by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Jai Singh II constructed five Jantar Mantars, astronomical observatories, in various cities across India. These observatories were used for astronomical observations and calculations.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in the 5th century CE, centuries before Copernicus presented it in the West.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who developed the concept of zero and the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed the concept of zero and the decimal system in the 7th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi (π) to an accuracy of four decimal places?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, calculated the value of pi (π) to an accuracy of four decimal places in the 12th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who developed the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, and tangent?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, and tangent in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which influenced astronomy in India for centuries?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, an Indian astronomer and astrologer, wrote the astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta' in the 6th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes, the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes over time, in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the length of the solar year with remarkable accuracy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the length of the solar year to be 365.25875 days, which is very close to the modern value of 365.24219 days.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Panchasiddhantika', which compared five different astronomical systems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the astronomical treatise 'Panchasiddhantika' in the 6th century CE, which compared five different astronomical systems.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac and the twelve signs of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the zodiac and the twelve signs of the zodiac in the 6th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on arithmetic and geometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati' in the 12th century CE, which focused on arithmetic and geometry.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the nine planets, including Rahu and Ketu, in Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira developed the concept of the nine planets, including Rahu and Ketu, in Indian astronomy in the 6th century CE.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Siddhānta Shiromani', which became a standard textbook in Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the astronomical treatise 'Siddhānta Shiromani' in the 12th century CE, which became a standard textbook in Indian astronomy.

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