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The Influence of Indian Astrology and Astronomy on Other Cultures

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Which ancient civilization was heavily influenced by Indian astrology and astronomy?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Greece

  3. China

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian astrology and astronomy had a profound impact on Chinese culture, with many concepts and techniques being adopted and adapted.

What is the name of the Indian astrological system that is still widely used today?

  1. Vedic Astrology

  2. Jyotish

  3. Nakshatra Astrology

  4. Hora Shastra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jyotish is the traditional Indian system of astrology, which is based on Vedic texts and has been practiced for centuries.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zero and the decimal system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of the zero and the decimal system.

What is the name of the Indian lunar calendar that is still used in some parts of the country?

  1. Vikram Samvat

  2. Shaka Samvat

  3. Purnimanta

  4. Amanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purnimanta is a traditional Indian lunar calendar that is based on the phases of the moon.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the theory of heliocentricism, stating that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to propose the theory of heliocentricism, which was later adopted by Copernicus and other European astronomers.

What is the name of the Indian astrological chart that is used to analyze a person's life and destiny?

  1. Kundali

  2. Janma Kundali

  3. Rashi Chart

  4. Navamsa Chart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kundali, also known as Janma Kundali, is a personalized astrological chart that is created based on a person's date, time, and place of birth.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer and astrologer who is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac and the twelve zodiac signs.

What is the name of the Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the positions of celestial bodies?

  1. Yantra

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Astrolabe

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yantra is a traditional Indian astronomical instrument that was used to measure the positions of celestial bodies and calculate astronomical data.

Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion and proposed elliptical orbits for planets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who developed the theory of planetary motion and proposed elliptical orbits for planets.

What is the name of the Indian astrological system that is based on the position of the Moon in the zodiac?

  1. Nakshatra Astrology

  2. Vedic Astrology

  3. Jyotish

  4. Hora Shastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nakshatra Astrology is an Indian astrological system that is based on the position of the Moon in the zodiac and the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions).

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes, which is the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes over time.

What is the name of the Indian astrological system that is based on the division of the zodiac into 12 equal parts?

  1. Rashi Astrology

  2. Vedic Astrology

  3. Jyotish

  4. Hora Shastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rashi Astrology is an Indian astrological system that is based on the division of the zodiac into 12 equal parts, known as Rashis.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the nine planets and their influence on human life?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer and astrologer who developed the concept of the nine planets and their influence on human life.

What is the name of the Indian astrological system that is based on the study of the movement of planets and their positions in the zodiac?

  1. Hora Shastra

  2. Vedic Astrology

  3. Jyotish

  4. Nakshatra Astrology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hora Shastra is an Indian astrological system that is based on the study of the movement of planets and their positions in the zodiac.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the lunar mansions and their influence on human life?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer and astrologer who developed the concept of the lunar mansions and their influence on human life.

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