Eclipses in Indian Science
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the role of eclipses in Indian science. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian astronomer first proposed that eclipses are caused by the shadow of the Earth or Moon?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?
What is the 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?