Astronomical Instruments in Indian Art

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Which of the following is an astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A quadrant is a quarter-circle shaped instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies above the horizon.

What is the primary function of an astrolabe?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Calculating the position of stars and planets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An astrolabe is a versatile instrument that can be used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies, determining the time of day, and calculating the position of stars and planets.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day?

  1. Sundial

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sundial is an instrument that uses the position of the sun to tell the time of day.

What is the main purpose of an armillary sphere?

  1. To demonstrate the motions of the celestial bodies

  2. To measure the altitude of celestial bodies

  3. To determine the time of day

  4. To calculate the position of stars and planets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An armillary sphere is a model of the universe that demonstrates the motions of the celestial bodies.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument used to calculate the position of stars and planets?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Quadrant

  4. Ephemeris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An ephemeris is a table that contains the positions of celestial bodies at regular intervals of time.

What is the name of the astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the distance between two stars?

  1. Yastiyantra

  2. Dhruvabhrama Yantra

  3. Jala Yantra

  4. Phalaka Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yastiyantra was a simple but effective instrument used to measure the distance between two stars by measuring the angle between them.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the altitude of the sun?

  1. Sanku

  2. Bhugola Yantra

  3. Kapala Yantra

  4. Dhruva Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sanku was a simple vertical rod that was used to measure the altitude of the sun by measuring the length of its shadow.

What was the primary use of the Dhruvabhrama Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Calculating the position of stars and planets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dhruvabhrama Yantra was a versatile instrument that could be used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies, determining the time of day, and calculating the position of stars and planets.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the time of day?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Nadi Yantra

  3. Dhruva Yantra

  4. Kapala Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghati Yantra was a water clock that was used to measure the time of day by measuring the amount of water that flowed out of a container.

What was the primary use of the Jala Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Calculating the position of stars and planets

  4. Measuring the distance between two stars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jala Yantra was a simple instrument that was used to measure the distance between two stars by measuring the angle between them.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to calculate the position of stars and planets?

  1. Phalaka Yantra

  2. Bhugola Yantra

  3. Kapala Yantra

  4. Dhruva Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phalaka Yantra was a flat board that was used to calculate the position of stars and planets by using mathematical calculations.

What was the primary use of the Bhugola Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Calculating the position of stars and planets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhugola Yantra was a versatile instrument that could be used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies, determining the time of day, and calculating the position of stars and planets.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the altitude of the sun?

  1. Kapala Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Bhugola Yantra

  4. Phalaka Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kapala Yantra was a hemispherical bowl that was filled with water and used to measure the altitude of the sun by measuring the length of its shadow.

What was the primary use of the Dhruva Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Calculating the position of stars and planets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dhruva Yantra was a versatile instrument that could be used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies, determining the time of day, and calculating the position of stars and planets.

Which of the following is an astronomical instrument that was used by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the time of day?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Nadi Yantra

  3. Dhruva Yantra

  4. Kapala Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nadi Yantra was a water clock that was used to measure the time of day by measuring the amount of water that flowed out of a container.

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