Astronomical Beliefs and Practices in Indian Art

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In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the sun?

  1. A lotus flower

  2. A wheel

  3. A circle with a dot in the center

  4. A crescent moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and perfection in Indian culture. It is often used to represent the sun because the sun is seen as a source of life and energy.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the sun. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a radiant face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the moon?

  1. A crescent moon

  2. A full moon

  3. A half moon

  4. A gibbous moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The crescent moon is a symbol of new beginnings and growth in Indian culture. It is often used to represent the moon because the moon is seen as a symbol of change and transformation.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the moon?

  1. Chandra

  2. Surya

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandra is the Hindu god of the moon. He is often depicted as a beautiful young man with a white face and a silver chariot.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the stars?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Nakshatra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nakshatra is the Hindu god of the stars. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a dark face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the planets?

  1. Circles

  2. Squares

  3. Triangles

  4. Hexagons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circles are the most common symbol used to represent the planets in Indian art because they are seen as symbols of perfection and completeness.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the planets?

  1. Shukra

  2. Budha

  3. Guru

  4. Shani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shukra is the Hindu god of the planets. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a green face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the constellations?

  1. Animals

  2. Humans

  3. Plants

  4. Objects


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Animals are the most common symbol used to represent the constellations in Indian art because they are seen as symbols of the different aspects of the human personality.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the constellations?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Indra

  4. Agni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varuna is the Hindu god of the constellations. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a blue face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the Milky Way?

  1. A river

  2. A road

  3. A bridge

  4. A tunnel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A river is the most common symbol used to represent the Milky Way in Indian art because it is seen as a symbol of life and fertility.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the Milky Way?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganga is the Hindu god of the Milky Way. She is often depicted as a beautiful young woman with a white face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the zodiac?

  1. A circle

  2. A square

  3. A triangle

  4. A hexagon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A circle is the most common symbol used to represent the zodiac in Indian art because it is seen as a symbol of completeness and perfection.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the zodiac?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the zodiac. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a radiant face and a golden chariot.

In Indian art, what is the most common symbol used to represent the eclipse?

  1. A snake

  2. A dragon

  3. A demon

  4. A monster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A snake is the most common symbol used to represent the eclipse in Indian art because it is seen as a symbol of evil and destruction.

What is the name of the Hindu god of the eclipse?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Kala

  4. Yama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahu is the Hindu god of the eclipse. He is often depicted as a demon with a snake-like body and a human head.

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