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The Jyotisha Vedanga and Astronomical Techniques

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What is the primary purpose of the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. To provide astrological predictions

  2. To calculate the positions of celestial bodies

  3. To determine the auspicious times for religious ceremonies

  4. To create horoscopes

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jyotisha Vedanga is a mathematical and astronomical text that provides methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and planets.

What is the significance of the Jyotisha Vedanga in Indian astronomy?

  1. It is the oldest known astronomical text in India.

  2. It is the most comprehensive astronomical text in India.

  3. It is the most accurate astronomical text in India.

  4. It is the most influential astronomical text in India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyotisha Vedanga is the oldest known astronomical text in India, dating back to around 1400 BCE.

Which astronomical techniques are discussed in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. Trigonometry

  2. Calculus

  3. Algebra

  4. Geometry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jyotisha Vedanga discusses various geometrical techniques for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

What is the significance of the 'nakshatras' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. They are used to determine the auspicious times for religious ceremonies.

  2. They are used to create horoscopes.

  3. They are used to calculate the positions of celestial bodies.

  4. They are used to predict the weather.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'nakshatras' are the 27 lunar mansions used in Indian astronomy to determine the auspicious times for religious ceremonies.

What is the importance of the 'tithis' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. They are used to calculate the positions of celestial bodies.

  2. They are used to create horoscopes.

  3. They are used to determine the auspicious times for religious ceremonies.

  4. They are used to predict the weather.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'tithis' are the 30 lunar days used in Indian astronomy to create horoscopes.

Which astronomical instrument is mentioned in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. The astrolabe

  2. The telescope

  3. The sundial

  4. The quadrant

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jyotisha Vedanga mentions the 'shanku-yantra', which is a type of sundial used to measure the time.

What is the significance of the 'ayana' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the period of time it takes for the sun to move from one solstice to the next.

  2. It is the period of time it takes for the moon to move from one full moon to the next.

  3. It is the period of time it takes for the earth to orbit the sun.

  4. It is the period of time it takes for the earth to rotate on its axis.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'ayana' is the period of time it takes for the sun to move from one solstice to the next, which is approximately six months.

What is the importance of the 'graha' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. They are the planets that orbit the sun.

  2. They are the stars that are visible in the night sky.

  3. They are the constellations that are used in astrology.

  4. They are the comets that appear in the sky.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'graha' are the planets that orbit the sun, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Rahu and Ketu.

What is the significance of the 'rashi' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. They are the 12 signs of the zodiac.

  2. They are the 27 lunar mansions.

  3. They are the 30 lunar days.

  4. They are the planets that orbit the sun.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'rashi' are the 12 signs of the zodiac, which are used in astrology to determine a person's personality and destiny.

What is the significance of the 'lagna' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the point on the ecliptic that is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth.

  2. It is the point on the ecliptic that is setting on the western horizon at the time of birth.

  3. It is the point on the ecliptic that is highest in the sky at the time of birth.

  4. It is the point on the ecliptic that is lowest in the sky at the time of birth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'lagna' is the point on the ecliptic that is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth, which is used in astrology to determine a person's personality and destiny.

What is the significance of the 'dasha' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the period of time during which a particular planet is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  2. It is the period of time during which a particular sign of the zodiac is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  3. It is the period of time during which a particular nakshatra is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  4. It is the period of time during which a particular tithi is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'dasha' is the period of time during which a particular planet is said to have the most influence on a person's life, which is used in astrology to predict a person's future.

What is the significance of the 'bhukti' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the sub-period of a dasha.

  2. It is the period of time during which a particular sign of the zodiac is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  3. It is the period of time during which a particular nakshatra is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  4. It is the period of time during which a particular tithi is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'bhukti' is the sub-period of a dasha, which is used in astrology to predict a person's future.

What is the significance of the 'antardasha' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the sub-period of a bhukti.

  2. It is the period of time during which a particular sign of the zodiac is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  3. It is the period of time during which a particular nakshatra is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  4. It is the period of time during which a particular tithi is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'antardasha' is the sub-period of a bhukti, which is used in astrology to predict a person's future.

What is the significance of the 'pratyantardasha' in the Jyotisha Vedanga?

  1. It is the sub-period of an antardasha.

  2. It is the period of time during which a particular sign of the zodiac is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  3. It is the period of time during which a particular nakshatra is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

  4. It is the period of time during which a particular tithi is said to have the most influence on a person's life.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'pratyantardasha' is the sub-period of an antardasha, which is used in astrology to predict a person's future.

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