Ancient Observatories in India
Description: Ancient Observatories in India | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
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Which of the following is the oldest known astronomical observatory in India?
Who is considered to be the founder of the Ujjain Observatory?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient observatories in India?
Which instrument was commonly used in ancient Indian observatories for measuring the positions of celestial bodies?
What is the significance of the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, India?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?
What was the main contribution of Bhaskara II to ancient Indian astronomy?
Which ancient Indian observatory was known for its accurate predictions of eclipses?
What is the significance of the Nalanda Observatory in ancient Indian astronomy?
Which ancient Indian observatory was associated with the Takshashila University?
What was the primary function of the sundial in ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to spherical trigonometry?
What was the main purpose of the quadrant in ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian observatory was known for its studies of planetary motion?
What was the primary function of the astrolabe in ancient Indian observatories?