Indian Astronomers and their Contributions to the Study of the Universe

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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy for his groundbreaking work in the 5th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian astronomer to propose the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.

What is the name of the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century. These observatories were used to study the positions of celestial bodies and make accurate astronomical calculations.

Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'Bhavana' model?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II developed the 'Bhavana' model, which was a geocentric model of planetary motion that incorporated elliptical orbits and the concept of epicycles.

Who was the first Indian astronomer to observe and document sunspots?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira was the first Indian astronomer to observe and document sunspots in the 6th century CE.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata wrote the 'Surya Siddhanta', which is one of the most important astronomical treatises in Indian history. It contains detailed information on astronomy, mathematics, and astrology.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who calculated the value of pi (π) to six decimal places?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II calculated the value of pi (π) to six decimal places, which was a remarkable achievement for his time.

Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'Khagola', a system of spherical astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of 'Khagola', which was a system of spherical astronomy that allowed for the calculation of the positions of celestial bodies.

Who was the first Indian astronomer to propose the existence of a ninth planet beyond Saturn?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was the first Indian astronomer to propose the existence of a ninth planet beyond Saturn, which he called 'Bhumija'.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on mathematics and astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on mathematics and astronomy. It is considered one of the most important works in Indian mathematical literature.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who developed the 'Aryabhata' calendar, which was based on astronomical calculations?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed the 'Aryabhata' calendar, which was based on astronomical calculations and was widely used in India for centuries.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Pancasiddhantika', which compared five different astronomical systems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the astronomical treatise 'Pancasiddhantika', which compared five different astronomical systems and presented his own theories and observations.

Who was the first Indian astronomer to propose the idea of a rotating Earth?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first Indian astronomer to propose the idea of a rotating Earth, which was a revolutionary concept at the time.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Brahmagupta' theorem, which is used to calculate the area of a cyclic quadrilateral?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'Brahmagupta' theorem, which is used to calculate the area of a cyclic quadrilateral.

What is the name of the Indian astronomer who wrote the astronomical treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which covered a wide range of topics including astronomy, astrology, and architecture?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the astronomical treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which covered a wide range of topics including astronomy, astrology, and architecture.

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