The Concept of the Solar System in Indian Astronomy

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According to ancient Indian astronomy, what is the central body of the solar system?

  1. Earth

  2. Sun

  3. Moon

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, the Sun is considered the central body of the solar system, around which all other planets and celestial bodies revolve.

Which of the following is NOT considered a planet in ancient Indian astronomy?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Rahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rahu is considered a shadow planet or a lunar node in Indian astronomy, and is not classified as a planet.

What is the name of the god associated with the Sun in Indian mythology?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Indra

  4. Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun, and is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Which planet is considered the most auspicious in Indian astrology?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter is considered the most auspicious planet in Indian astrology, and is associated with good fortune, wealth, and prosperity.

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the zodiac sign of Aries in Indian astronomy?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwini is the first constellation of the zodiac in Indian astronomy, and is associated with the zodiac sign of Aries.

Which of the following is NOT considered a malefic planet in Indian astrology?

  1. Mars

  2. Saturn

  3. Rahu

  4. Venus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mars, Saturn, and Rahu are considered malefic planets in Indian astrology, while Venus is considered a benefic planet.

What is the name of the period of time when the Sun transits from one zodiac sign to another in Indian astronomy?

  1. Sankranti

  2. Vishuva

  3. Ayana

  4. Grahana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sankranti is the period of time when the Sun transits from one zodiac sign to another in Indian astronomy.

Which of the following is NOT considered a lunar mansion in Indian astronomy?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Pushya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pushya is not considered a lunar mansion in Indian astronomy, but rather a nakshatra or star.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the zodiac sign of Cancer in Indian astronomy?

  1. Moon

  2. Mercury

  3. Venus

  4. Mars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Moon is associated with the zodiac sign of Cancer in Indian astronomy.

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefic planet in Indian astrology?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury are considered benefic planets in Indian astrology, while Saturn is considered a malefic planet.

What is the name of the period of time when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky in Indian astronomy?

  1. Uttarayana

  2. Dakshinayana

  3. Vishuva

  4. Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarayana is the period of time when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky in Indian astronomy.

Which of the following is NOT considered a solar eclipse in Indian astronomy?

  1. Surya Grahana

  2. Chandra Grahana

  3. Khagrasa

  4. Valaya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra Grahana is a lunar eclipse, not a solar eclipse.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the zodiac sign of Scorpio in Indian astronomy?

  1. Mars

  2. Jupiter

  3. Venus

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars is associated with the zodiac sign of Scorpio in Indian astronomy.

Which of the following is NOT considered a lunar node in Indian astronomy?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Ashwini

  4. Bharani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ashwini and Bharani are lunar mansions, not lunar nodes.

What is the name of the period of time when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky in Indian astronomy?

  1. Dakshinayana

  2. Uttarayana

  3. Vishuva

  4. Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dakshinayana is the period of time when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky in Indian astronomy.

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