The Legacy of Indian Astronomy in the Modern World

Description: This quiz covers the legacy of Indian astronomy in the modern world, exploring the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers and the lasting impact of their work on our understanding of the universe.
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Which Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in the 5th century CE, centuries before Copernicus.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations related to celestial bodies?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Surya Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is a significant astronomical text from ancient India that provides comprehensive information on planetary motions, eclipses, and other celestial phenomena.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of eclipses and developed methods for predicting their occurrence?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varāhamihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and astrologer, made significant contributions to the study of eclipses and developed methods for predicting their occurrence.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical observatory that was built in the 18th century and is still in use today?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is a remarkable astronomical observatory built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur, India. It consists of several architectural structures used for astronomical observations.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of comets and developed a method for calculating their orbits?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, a prominent Indian astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the study of comets and developed a method for calculating their orbits.

What is the name of the Indian space agency responsible for India's space exploration programs and missions?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, responsible for India's space exploration programs and missions.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of planetary motion and developed a model to explain the elliptical orbits of planets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the study of planetary motion and developed a model to explain the elliptical orbits of planets.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2013 to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite launched in 2023 to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of stellar evolution and developed a theory to explain the formation and evolution of stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a renowned Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the study of stellar evolution and developed a theory to explain the formation and evolution of stars.

What is the name of the Indian space mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014, making India the first Asian country to do so?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission that successfully reached Mars in 2014.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of black holes and developed a theory to explain their formation and properties?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Abhay Ashtekar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abhay Ashtekar, a renowned Indian-American physicist, made significant contributions to the study of black holes and developed a theory to explain their formation and properties.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2008 to study the Moon and its composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar exploration mission, launched in 2008 to study the Moon and its composition.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of cosmology and developed a theory to explain the origin and evolution of the universe?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. George Lemaître


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

George Lemaître, a renowned Belgian priest and cosmologist, made significant contributions to the study of cosmology and developed a theory to explain the origin and evolution of the universe.

What is the name of the Indian satellite that was launched in 2019 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aditya-L1 is an Indian satellite launched in 2023 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the study of gravitational waves and developed a theory to explain their existence and properties?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Kip Thorne


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kip Thorne, a renowned American theoretical physicist, made significant contributions to the study of gravitational waves and developed a theory to explain their existence and properties.

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