Indian Astronomy in Adventure

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In the popular novel "The Shiva Trilogy" by Amish Tripathi, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who guides the protagonist?

  1. Bhrigu

  2. Agastya

  3. Vashishtha

  4. Durvasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhrigu is the ancient Indian astronomer who guides the protagonist, Shiva, in the "Shiva Trilogy".

In the movie "Jodhaa Akbar", which astronomical event is depicted as a sign of the union between Jodhaa and Akbar?

  1. Solar Eclipse

  2. Lunar Eclipse

  3. Meteor Shower

  4. Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A solar eclipse is depicted as a sign of the union between Jodhaa and Akbar in the movie "Jodhaa Akbar".

In the novel "The Secret of the Vedas" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that plays a crucial role in the story?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Sun Temple of Konark

  4. Nalanda University


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is the ancient Indian observatory that plays a crucial role in the story of "The Secret of the Vedas".

In the video game "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", which Indian astronomical site does Nathan Drake visit in search of the Cintamani Stone?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Ajanta Caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nathan Drake visits the Ajanta Caves in search of the Cintamani Stone in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves".

In the novel "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is said to be the most powerful in the universe?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Trishula

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Vajra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmastra is the celestial weapon that is said to be the most powerful in the universe in "The Immortals of Meluha".

In the movie "PK", what is the name of the alien who comes to Earth to study human behavior and learns about Indian astronomy?

  1. PK

  2. Anushka Sharma

  3. Sanjay Dutt

  4. Boman Irani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PK is the name of the alien who comes to Earth to study human behavior and learns about Indian astronomy in the movie "PK".

In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, which astronomical event is mentioned as a sign of Draupadi's impending marriage to the Pandavas?

  1. Solar Eclipse

  2. Lunar Eclipse

  3. Meteor Shower

  4. Comet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A lunar eclipse is mentioned as a sign of Draupadi's impending marriage to the Pandavas in "The Palace of Illusions".

In the video game "Assassin's Creed: Chronicles India", what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who helps the protagonist, Arbaaz Mir, in his quest?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varāhamihira is the ancient Indian astronomer who helps the protagonist, Arbaaz Mir, in his quest in "Assassin's Creed: Chronicles India".

In the novel "The Rozabal Line" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to an ancient prophecy?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Sun Temple of Konark

  4. Nalanda University


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sun Temple of Konark is the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to an ancient prophecy in "The Rozabal Line".

In the movie "Ra.One", what is the name of the supervillain who uses astronomical knowledge to create a powerful weapon?

  1. Ra.One

  2. G.One

  3. Lucifer

  4. Prateek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ra.One is the supervillain who uses astronomical knowledge to create a powerful weapon in the movie "Ra.One".

In the novel "The Mahabharata Secret" by Christopher C. Doyle, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who predicts the outcome of the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Bhrigu

  2. Agastya

  3. Vashishtha

  4. Durvasa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vashishtha is the ancient Indian astronomer who predicts the outcome of the Kurukshetra War in "The Mahabharata Secret".

In the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", which Indian astronomical site does the protagonist, the Prince, visit in search of the Sands of Time?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Ajanta Caves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prince visits the Taj Mahal in search of the Sands of Time in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time".

In the novel "The Aryabhata Code" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who discovers a secret code hidden in the Vedas?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is the ancient Indian astronomer who discovers a secret code hidden in the Vedas in "The Aryabhata Code".

In the movie "Mission Mangal", what is the name of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission that successfully sends a spacecraft to Mars?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan

  3. Gaganyaan

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan is the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission that successfully sends a spacecraft to Mars in "Mission Mangal".

In the novel "The Krishna Key" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to the location of the fabled city of Dwarka?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Sun Temple of Konark

  4. Nalanda University


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sun Temple of Konark is the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to the location of the fabled city of Dwarka in "The Krishna Key".

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