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Observatories in Ancient Indian Civilization

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Which of the following is not an ancient Indian observatory?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Takshashila Observatory is not an ancient Indian observatory.

Who built the Jantar Mantar?

  1. Maharaja Jai Singh II

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Jai Singh II built the Jantar Mantar.

Which of the following is not an instrument found at the Jantar Mantar?

  1. Samrat Yantra

  2. Mishra Yantra

  3. Jayaprakash Yantra

  4. Rashivalaya Yantra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayaprakash Yantra is not an instrument found at the Jantar Mantar.

What was the purpose of the Ujjain Observatory?

  1. To study the movement of the stars

  2. To study the movement of the planets

  3. To study the movement of the sun

  4. To study the movement of the moon

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ujjain Observatory was used to study the movement of the stars.

Who was the director of the Nalanda Observatory?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was the director of the Nalanda Observatory.

Which of the following is not a work of Aryabhata?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Panchasiddhantika

  3. Surya Siddhanta

  4. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is not a work of Aryabhata.

What was the main contribution of Bhaskara II to astronomy?

  1. He developed a new system of astronomy

  2. He discovered new planets

  3. He developed new instruments for astronomy

  4. He wrote a book on astronomy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's main contribution to astronomy was writing a book on astronomy.

Which of the following is not a work of Varahamihira?

  1. Brihat Samhita

  2. Panchasiddhantika

  3. Surya Siddhanta

  4. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta is not a work of Varahamihira.

What was the main contribution of Brahmagupta to astronomy?

  1. He developed a new system of astronomy

  2. He discovered new planets

  3. He developed new instruments for astronomy

  4. He wrote a book on astronomy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's main contribution to astronomy was developing a new system of astronomy.

Which of the following is not an astronomical instrument used in ancient India?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Gnomon

  3. Quadrant

  4. Sextant

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sextant is not an astronomical instrument used in ancient India.

What was the main purpose of the ancient Indian observatories?

  1. To study the movement of the stars

  2. To study the movement of the planets

  3. To study the movement of the sun

  4. To study the movement of the moon

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the ancient Indian observatories was to study the movement of the stars.

Which of the following is not a type of ancient Indian observatory?

  1. Fixed observatory

  2. Mobile observatory

  3. Underground observatory

  4. Floating observatory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Floating observatory is not a type of ancient Indian observatory.

What was the main material used in the construction of ancient Indian observatories?

  1. Stone

  2. Brick

  3. Wood

  4. Metal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main material used in the construction of ancient Indian observatories was stone.

Which of the following is not a feature of ancient Indian observatories?

  1. A large central courtyard

  2. A series of concentric circles

  3. A raised platform

  4. A water tank

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A water tank is not a feature of ancient Indian observatories.

What was the main purpose of the raised platform in ancient Indian observatories?

  1. To provide a clear view of the sky

  2. To protect the instruments from the weather

  3. To provide a place for the astronomers to work

  4. To store the astronomical instruments

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the raised platform in ancient Indian observatories was to provide a clear view of the sky.

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