Indian Contributions to the Study of Galaxies: A Quiz
Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the significant contributions made by Indian astronomers to the study of galaxies. The questions cover a range of topics, including the work of prominent Indian astronomers, their discoveries, and the impact of their research on our understanding of galaxies. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian astronomy galaxies indian astronomers astrophysics |
Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Who discovered the variable star Algol?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of the 'zero' and introduced it to the world?
Who wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the Earth's circumference with remarkable accuracy?
Who developed the 'Panchang', a traditional Indian calendar that is still widely used today?
Which Indian astronomer was the first to propose that comets are celestial bodies rather than atmospheric phenomena?
Who discovered the 'Brahmagupta's identity', a fundamental formula in trigonometry?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Bhaskara's method' for solving quadratic equations?
Who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which contains a wealth of information on arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer was the first to propose that the Earth rotates on its axis?
Who developed the 'Aryabhata's equation', which relates the sine and cosine functions?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Siddhānta Shiromani', which covers various topics including astronomy, mathematics, and astrology?
Who discovered the 'Bhaskara's theorem', which relates the area of a cyclic quadrilateral to the lengths of its sides?