Indian Studies of Solar Eclipses

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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with the first recorded observation of a solar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is believed to have made the first recorded observation of a solar eclipse in the 6th century BCE.

What is the term used in ancient Indian astronomy to refer to a solar eclipse?

  1. Surya Grahana

  2. Chandra Grahana

  3. Rahu Grahana

  4. Ketu Grahana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, a solar eclipse is referred to as Surya Grahana, which translates to 'seizing of the Sun'.

Which Indian astronomer developed a mathematical model to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a mathematical model to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses.

What is the significance of the solar eclipse in Indian mythology?

  1. It is considered an auspicious event.

  2. It is believed to bring bad luck.

  3. It is associated with the churning of the ocean of milk.

  4. It is seen as a sign of divine intervention.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, the solar eclipse is associated with the churning of the ocean of milk, a significant event in Hindu mythology.

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

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, contains detailed descriptions of solar eclipses and their significance in ancient Indian culture.

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

  1. Suryamandala

  2. Chandramandala

  3. Rahu Marg

  4. Ketu Marg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, the path of the Sun during a solar eclipse is referred to as Suryamandala, which means 'the circle of the Sun'.

Which Indian astronomer observed a solar eclipse in 550 BCE and recorded his findings in the Surya Siddhanta?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 550 BCE and recorded his findings in the Surya Siddhanta.

What is the term used in ancient Indian astronomy to refer to the point where the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth during a solar eclipse?

  1. Grahana Kendra

  2. Grahana Madhya

  3. Grahana Antya

  4. Grahana Prarambha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, the point where the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Kendra.

Which Indian astronomer developed a method to calculate the duration of a solar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method to calculate the duration of a solar eclipse.

What is the term used in ancient Indian astronomy to refer to the time interval between two consecutive solar eclipses?

  1. Grahana Chakra

  2. Grahana Kala

  3. Grahana Yuga

  4. Grahana Varsha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, the time interval between two consecutive solar eclipses is referred to as Grahana Chakra.

Which Indian astronomer observed a solar eclipse in 1185 CE and recorded his findings in the Siddhanta Shiromani?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 1185 CE and recorded his findings in the Siddhanta Shiromani.

What is the term used in ancient Indian astronomy to refer to the moment when the Moon completely covers the Sun during a solar eclipse?

  1. Grahana Madhya

  2. Grahana Antya

  3. Grahana Prarambha

  4. Grahana Sampoorna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, the moment when the Moon completely covers the Sun during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Sampoorna.

Which Indian astronomer observed a solar eclipse in 1533 CE and recorded his findings in the Surya Prakasha?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 1533 CE and recorded his findings in the Surya Prakasha.

What is the term used in ancient Indian astronomy to refer to the point where the Moon's shadow leaves the Earth during a solar eclipse?

  1. Grahana Kendra

  2. Grahana Madhya

  3. Grahana Antya

  4. Grahana Prarambha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In ancient Indian astronomy, the point where the Moon's shadow leaves the Earth during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Antya.

Which Indian astronomer observed a solar eclipse in 1769 CE and recorded his findings in the Graha Ganita?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Raja Jai Singh II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Jai Singh II, an Indian astronomer and king, observed a solar eclipse in 1769 CE and recorded his findings in the Graha Ganita.

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