Indian Instruments for Observing the Sun

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Which of the following is an ancient Indian instrument used for observing the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata Yantra

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aryabhata Yantra, Gnomon, and Sundial are all ancient Indian instruments used for observing the Sun.

The Aryabhata Yantra is a type of:

  1. Sundial

  2. Gnomon

  3. Astrolabe

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Yantra is a type of astrolabe, which is an instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.

The Gnomon is a type of:

  1. Sundial

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Quadrant

  4. Transit instrument


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gnomon is a type of sundial, which is an instrument used to tell time by the position of the Sun.

The Sundial is a type of:

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Gnomon

  3. Quadrant

  4. Transit instrument


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sundial is a type of gnomon, which is an instrument used to tell time by the position of the Sun.

The Quadrant is a type of:

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. Transit instrument


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quadrant is a type of astrolabe, which is an instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.

The Transit instrument is a type of:

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Transit instrument is not a type of astrolabe, gnomon, or sundial.

Which of the following is not an Indian instrument used for observing the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata Yantra

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. Transit instrument


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Transit instrument is not an Indian instrument used for observing the Sun.

The Aryabhata Yantra was invented by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Yantra was invented by Aryabhata.

The Gnomon was invented by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gnomon was invented by Varahamihira.

The Sundial was invented by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundial was invented by Brahmagupta.

The Quadrant was invented by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quadrant was invented by Bhaskara II.

The Transit instrument was invented by:

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Transit instrument was not invented by any of the given options.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure the altitude of the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata Yantra

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quadrant is used to measure the altitude of the Sun.

Which of the following instruments is used to tell time by the position of the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata Yantra

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sundial is used to tell time by the position of the Sun.

Which of the following instruments is used to observe the transit of Venus across the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata Yantra

  2. Gnomon

  3. Sundial

  4. Transit instrument


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Transit instrument is used to observe the transit of Venus across the Sun.

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