Indian Astronomers and their Contributions to the Study of the Universe
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Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
What is the name of the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century?
Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'Bhavana' model?
Who was the first Indian astronomer to observe and document sunspots?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the influential astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?
What is the name of the Indian astronomer who calculated the value of pi (π) to six decimal places?
Which Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'Khagola', a system of spherical astronomy?
Who was the first Indian astronomer to propose the existence of a ninth planet beyond Saturn?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Lilavati', which focused on mathematics and astronomy?
What is the name of the Indian astronomer who developed the 'Aryabhata' calendar, which was based on astronomical calculations?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the astronomical treatise 'Pancasiddhantika', which compared five different astronomical systems?
Who was the first Indian astronomer to propose the idea of a rotating Earth?
Which Indian astronomer 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?