Eclipses in Indian Science

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Which ancient Indian astronomer first proposed that eclipses are caused by the shadow of the Earth or Moon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his treatise 'Aryabhatiya', proposed that eclipses are caused by the shadow of the Earth or Moon, and not by the intervention of a demon.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon begins to emerge from an eclipse?

  1. Moksha

  2. Vimukti

  3. Uday

  4. Mukti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uday is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon begins to emerge from an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer developed a method for predicting the occurrence of eclipses?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagadha, a renowned Indian astronomer, developed a method for predicting the occurrence of eclipses, which was later refined by other astronomers.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the total immersion of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse?

  1. Grahana

  2. Parivartana

  3. Samyoga

  4. Viyoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grahana is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the total immersion of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which contains detailed descriptions of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, in his treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', provided detailed descriptions of eclipses, including their causes and methods for predicting their occurrence.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial immersion of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse?

  1. Khanda Grahana

  2. Parivartana

  3. Samyoga

  4. Viyoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khanda Grahana is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the partial immersion of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the duration of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, in his treatise 'Siddhanta Shiromani', developed a method for calculating the duration of eclipses.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon completely emerges from an eclipse?

  1. Moksha

  2. Vimukti

  3. Astam

  4. Mukti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Astam is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon completely emerges from an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Jyotisha Vedanga', which contains references to eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha, in his treatise 'Jyotisha Vedanga', made references to eclipses and their significance in Indian astronomy.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse?

  1. Grahana Patha

  2. Parivartana

  3. Samyoga

  4. Viyoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grahana Patha is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Sun or Moon during an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer developed a method for predicting the magnitude of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, in his treatise 'Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta', developed a method for predicting the magnitude of eclipses.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth or Moon that experiences an eclipse?

  1. Grahana Kshetra

  2. Parivartana

  3. Samyoga

  4. Viyoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grahana Kshetra is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the region of the Earth or Moon that experiences an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which contains detailed descriptions of eclipses and their astrological significance?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, in his treatise 'Brihat Samhita', provided detailed descriptions of eclipses and their astrological significance.

What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon begins to enter an eclipse?

  1. Moksha

  2. Vimukti

  3. Pravesha

  4. Mukti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pravesha is the Sanskrit term used in Indian astronomy to describe the moment when the Sun or Moon begins to enter an eclipse.

Which Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his treatise 'Aryabhatiya', developed a method for calculating the time of eclipses.

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