Eclipses in Indian Education

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What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of totality during a solar eclipse?

  1. Grahana

  2. Sandhi

  3. Bhasma

  4. Surya Grahana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sandhi is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of totality during a solar eclipse.

Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with predicting the occurrence of solar eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is credited with predicting the occurrence of solar eclipses.

In Indian mythology, which deity is associated with eclipses?

  1. Rahuketu

  2. Surya

  3. Chandra

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahuketu, a celestial demon, is associated with eclipses in Indian mythology.

Which Indian text contains detailed descriptions of eclipses and their significance?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Surya Siddhanta

  4. Brahma Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical text, contains detailed descriptions of eclipses and their significance.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of totality during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Chandra Grahana

  2. Sandhi

  3. Bhasma

  4. Chandra Sandhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandra Sandhi is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of totality during a lunar eclipse.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a mathematical model to calculate the timing of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a mathematical model to calculate the timing of eclipses.

In Indian astrology, what is the significance of eclipses?

  1. They are considered auspicious occasions.

  2. They are considered inauspicious occasions.

  3. They are considered neutral events.

  4. They are not mentioned in Indian astrology.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian astrology, eclipses are generally considered inauspicious occasions.

Which Indian festival is associated with the solar eclipse?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Surya Grahana Mela


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surya Grahana Mela is an Indian festival associated with the solar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Sun during a solar eclipse?

  1. Surya Marga

  2. Chandra Marga

  3. Grahana Marga

  4. Sandhi Marga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grahana Marga is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Sun during a solar eclipse.

Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the text 'Grahana Ganita' dedicated to the study of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, an ancient Indian astronomer, wrote the text 'Grahana Ganita' dedicated to the study of eclipses.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Chandra Marga

  2. Surya Marga

  3. Grahana Marga

  4. Sandhi Marga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandra Marga is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method to predict the magnitude of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an ancient Indian astronomer, developed a method to predict the magnitude of eclipses.

In Indian culture, what is the significance of viewing an eclipse?

  1. It is considered auspicious.

  2. It is considered inauspicious.

  3. It is considered neutral.

  4. It is not mentioned in Indian culture.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian culture, viewing an eclipse is generally considered inauspicious.

Which Indian festival is associated with the lunar eclipse?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Chandra Grahana Mela


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandra Grahana Mela is an Indian festival associated with the lunar eclipse.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of first contact during a solar eclipse?

  1. Grahana

  2. Sandhi

  3. Bhasma

  4. Surya Grahana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grahana is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment of first contact during a solar eclipse.

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