Indian Astronomical Instruments Used for Comet Observations

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Which of these instruments was primarily used for observing comets in ancient India?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Yantra

  4. Gnomon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yantras, which are geometric diagrams or symbolic representations, were commonly used in ancient India for various astronomical observations, including comet studies.

The Nakshatra Yantra is primarily associated with which astronomical object?

  1. Stars

  2. Planets

  3. Comets

  4. Constellations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nakshatra Yantra is specifically designed for observing and studying constellations, which are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky.

The Jyotisha Yantra is known for its association with which astronomical phenomenon?

  1. Solar Eclipses

  2. Lunar Eclipses

  3. Cometary Orbits

  4. Planetary Transits


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jyotisha Yantra is primarily used for studying the paths and trajectories of comets, allowing astronomers to track their movements across the sky.

Which instrument was employed for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects, including comets?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Phalaka Yantra

  4. Koti Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Koti Yantra is specifically designed to measure angular distances between celestial bodies, making it useful for comet observations and determining their positions in the sky.

The Phalaka Yantra is primarily known for its application in which astronomical context?

  1. Observing Comets

  2. Predicting Eclipses

  3. Measuring Time

  4. Calculating Planetary Positions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phalaka Yantra is specifically designed for observing comets and tracking their movements across the sky, making it a valuable tool for cometary studies.

Which instrument was used for determining the time of day and night based on the position of the Sun?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Chakra Yantra

  4. Nakshatra Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghati Yantra is primarily used for measuring time based on the Sun's position, making it useful for determining the duration of day and night.

The Dhruva Yantra is known for its association with which celestial object?

  1. Planets

  2. Stars

  3. Comets

  4. Polar Star


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dhruva Yantra is specifically designed for observing and studying the Polar Star, which is a fixed point in the northern sky.

Which instrument was employed for measuring the altitude of celestial objects, including comets?

  1. Koti Yantra

  2. Phalaka Yantra

  3. Chakra Yantra

  4. Yantra Raj Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yantra Raj Yantra is specifically designed to measure the altitude of celestial objects, allowing astronomers to determine their positions in the sky.

The Chakra Yantra is primarily known for its application in which astronomical context?

  1. Observing Comets

  2. Predicting Eclipses

  3. Measuring Time

  4. Calculating Planetary Positions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Chakra Yantra is specifically designed for predicting the occurrence of eclipses, both solar and lunar.

Which instrument was used for determining the direction of true north based on the position of the Pole Star?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Chakra Yantra

  4. Nakshatra Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dhruva Yantra is specifically designed for determining the direction of true north based on the position of the Pole Star.

The Niryana Yantra is known for its association with which astronomical phenomenon?

  1. Solar Eclipses

  2. Lunar Eclipses

  3. Cometary Orbits

  4. Planetary Transits


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Niryana Yantra is primarily used for studying the transits of planets across the Sun or other celestial bodies.

Which instrument was employed for measuring the angular distance between two celestial objects, including comets?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Phalaka Yantra

  4. Koti Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Koti Yantra is specifically designed to measure angular distances between celestial bodies, making it useful for comet observations and determining their positions in the sky.

The Phalaka Yantra is primarily known for its application in which astronomical context?

  1. Observing Comets

  2. Predicting Eclipses

  3. Measuring Time

  4. Calculating Planetary Positions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phalaka Yantra is specifically designed for observing comets and tracking their movements across the sky, making it a valuable tool for cometary studies.

Which instrument was used for determining the time of day and night based on the position of the Sun?

  1. Ghati Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Chakra Yantra

  4. Nakshatra Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghati Yantra is primarily used for measuring time based on the Sun's position, making it useful for determining the duration of day and night.

The Dhruva Yantra is known for its association with which celestial object?

  1. Planets

  2. Stars

  3. Comets

  4. Polar Star


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dhruva Yantra is specifically designed for observing and studying the Polar Star, which is a fixed point in the northern sky.

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