Astronomical Manuscripts in India

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Which of the following is not an astronomical manuscript from India?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Lilavati

  4. Aryabhatiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lilavati is a mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century. It is not an astronomical manuscript.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is considered to be the father of Indian astronomy. He lived in the 5th century and wrote several important astronomical texts, including the Aryabhatiya.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the zero?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhatiya is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the zero.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the heliocentric theory?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhatiya is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the heliocentric theory.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the precession of the equinoxes.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the lunar eclipse?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the lunar eclipse.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the solar eclipse?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the solar eclipse.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the comet?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihat Samhita is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the comet.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the meteor?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihat Samhita is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the meteor.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the asteroid?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the above astronomical manuscripts contain the first mention of the asteroid.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the planet?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the planet.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the star?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the star.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the galaxy?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the above astronomical manuscripts contain the first mention of the galaxy.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the universe?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is the first astronomical manuscript to contain the first mention of the universe.

Which astronomical manuscript contains the first mention of the black hole?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the above astronomical manuscripts contain the first mention of the black hole.

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