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Observatories in India and Their Role in Preserving Ancient Astronomical Knowledge

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Which of the following is the oldest known astronomical observatory in India?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Delhi Observatory

  4. Nilakantha's Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ujjain Observatory, also known as the Vedhshala, is the oldest known astronomical observatory in India. It was built in the 5th century BCE and is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Who was the astronomer-mathematician who built the Nilakantha's Observatory?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an astronomer-mathematician who built the Nilakantha's Observatory in the 15th century CE. The observatory is located in Kerala, India.

Which of the following observatories was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Delhi Observatory

  4. Nilakantha's Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Jai Singh II built the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan in the 18th century CE. It is a collection of astronomical instruments that were used to study the movement of celestial bodies.

What is the main purpose of the Delhi Observatory?

  1. To study the movement of celestial bodies

  2. To measure the Earth's circumference

  3. To predict eclipses

  4. To observe sunspots


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Delhi Observatory was to study the movement of celestial bodies. It was built in the 17th century CE and is located in Delhi, India.

Which of the following observatories is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Delhi Observatory

  4. Man Mandir Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Man Mandir Observatory is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was built in the 16th century CE and is one of the oldest observatories in India.

What is the significance of the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur?

  1. It is the largest astronomical observatory in India

  2. It is the oldest astronomical observatory in India

  3. It is the only astronomical observatory in India that is still in use

  4. It is the only astronomical observatory in India that was built by a Maharaja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest astronomical observatory in India. It consists of a collection of 19 astronomical instruments that were used to study the movement of celestial bodies.

Which of the following observatories was built by the British in the 19th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Delhi Observatory

  4. Madras Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras Observatory was built by the British in the 19th century. It is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest observatories in India.

What is the name of the telescope that was used at the Madras Observatory?

  1. The Great Madras Telescope

  2. The Madras Giant Telescope

  3. The Madras Refractor

  4. The Madras Reflector


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Madras Telescope was the telescope that was used at the Madras Observatory. It was one of the largest telescopes in the world when it was built in the 19th century.

Which of the following observatories is located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

  4. Madras Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the 19th century and is one of the oldest solar observatories in the world.

What is the main purpose of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory?

  1. To study the Sun

  2. To study the Moon

  3. To study the planets

  4. To study the stars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is to study the Sun. It is one of the few observatories in the world that is dedicated to the study of the Sun.

Which of the following observatories is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Madras Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It was established in the 20th century and is one of the leading astronomical research institutes in India.

What is the name of the telescope that is located at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences?

  1. The Aryabhatta Telescope

  2. The Nainital Telescope

  3. The Uttarakhand Telescope

  4. The Himalayan Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Telescope is located at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences. It is one of the largest telescopes in India and is used to study a wide range of astronomical objects.

Which of the following observatories is located in Hanle, Ladakh?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Indian Astronomical Observatory

  4. Madras Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Astronomical Observatory is located in Hanle, Ladakh. It is one of the highest observatories in the world and is used to study a wide range of astronomical objects.

What is the main purpose of the Indian Astronomical Observatory?

  1. To study the Sun

  2. To study the Moon

  3. To study the planets

  4. To study the stars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Indian Astronomical Observatory is to study the stars. It is one of the few observatories in the world that is dedicated to the study of stars.

Which of the following observatories is located in Devasthal, Uttarakhand?

  1. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is located in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. It was established in the 20th century and is one of the leading astronomical research institutes in India.

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