Indian Astronomy and Literature
Description: Indian Astronomy and Literature Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with writing the astronomical treatise "Surya Siddhanta"?
In ancient Indian literature, which epic poem contains detailed descriptions of astronomical phenomena?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the "zero" and introduced it to the world?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is considered the oldest and most sacred collection of hymns?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician formulated the "Brahmagupta identity", a fundamental formula in trigonometry?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is known for its detailed descriptions of astronomical instruments and observations?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the "sine" function and introduced it to the world?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is known for its descriptions of the lunar mansions (nakshatras) and their significance in astrology?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician formulated the "Bhaskara I identity", a fundamental formula in trigonometry?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is known for its descriptions of celestial bodies, constellations, and planetary movements?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the "cosine" function and introduced it to the world?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is known for its descriptions of astronomical phenomena and the role of celestial bodies in religious rituals?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician formulated the "Aryabhata-Bhaskara identity", a fundamental formula in trigonometry?
In ancient Indian literature, which text is known for its descriptions of the precession of the equinoxes and the concept of the Great Year?