Indian Lunar Positions

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The ancient Indian astronomers used which of the following instruments to observe the positions of the Moon?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary Sphere


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The armillary sphere was a popular instrument used by Indian astronomers to observe the positions of celestial bodies, including the Moon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the Moon's position relative to the Sun?

  1. Tithi

  2. Nakshatra

  3. Yoga

  4. Karana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tithi is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the Moon's position relative to the Sun, and it is used to determine the lunar day.

Which of the following is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position?

  1. Mean Motion

  2. True Motion

  3. Parallax

  4. Ecliptic Coordinates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mean Motion is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position by assuming a constant angular velocity.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the Moon's position relative to the stars?

  1. Nakshatra

  2. Yoga

  3. Karana

  4. Tithi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nakshatra is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the Moon's position relative to the stars, and it is used to determine the lunar mansion.

Which of the following is a type of lunar eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow?

  1. Total Lunar Eclipse

  2. Partial Lunar Eclipse

  3. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

  4. Annular Lunar Eclipse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Total Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's umbra, resulting in the complete obscuration of the Moon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the combination of a Tithi and a Nakshatra?

  1. Yoga

  2. Karana

  3. Tithi

  4. Nakshatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yoga is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the combination of a Tithi and a Nakshatra.

Which of the following is a type of lunar eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow?

  1. Total Lunar Eclipse

  2. Partial Lunar Eclipse

  3. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

  4. Annular Lunar Eclipse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow, resulting in a partial obscuration of the Moon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the combination of a Tithi, a Nakshatra, and a Yoga?

  1. Karana

  2. Yoga

  3. Tithi

  4. Nakshatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karana is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the combination of a Tithi, a Nakshatra, and a Yoga.

Which of the following is a type of lunar eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's antumbral shadow?

  1. Total Lunar Eclipse

  2. Partial Lunar Eclipse

  3. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

  4. Annular Lunar Eclipse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An Annular Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's antumbral shadow, resulting in a ring of light around the Moon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the Moon's position relative to the Earth's equator?

  1. Declination

  2. Right Ascension

  3. Latitude

  4. Longitude


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Declination is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the Moon's position relative to the Earth's equator.

Which of the following is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position based on its mean motion?

  1. Mean Motion

  2. True Motion

  3. Parallax

  4. Ecliptic Coordinates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mean Motion is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position based on its mean motion, which is the average angular velocity of the Moon over a long period of time.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the Moon's position relative to the Earth's ecliptic?

  1. Declination

  2. Right Ascension

  3. Latitude

  4. Longitude


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Longitude is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the Moon's position relative to the Earth's ecliptic.

Which of the following is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position based on its true motion?

  1. Mean Motion

  2. True Motion

  3. Parallax

  4. Ecliptic Coordinates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

True Motion is a method used in Indian astronomy to calculate the Moon's position based on its true motion, which is the actual angular velocity of the Moon at any given time.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to refer to the Moon's position relative to the Earth's horizon?

  1. Altitude

  2. Azimuth

  3. Declination

  4. Right Ascension


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Altitude is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the Moon's position relative to the Earth's horizon.

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