The Major Astronomical Observatories in Ancient India
Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the major astronomical observatories in ancient India, which played a significant role in the development of astronomy and contributed to our understanding of the universe. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
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Which ancient Indian observatory was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th century?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian observatory is known for its accurate measurements of the Earth's circumference?
What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed a geocentric model of the universe?
Which ancient Indian observatory was used to study the motion of the planets?
What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Which ancient Indian observatory was used to observe eclipses and other celestial phenomena?
What was the primary function of the ancient Indian observatories in terms of timekeeping?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a system for calculating the positions of celestial bodies?
What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory that was used to study the precession of the equinoxes?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a theory of gravity?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient Indian observatories in terms of navigation?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a system for predicting eclipses?
What was the name of the ancient Indian observatory that was used to study the motion of the moon?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a system for measuring the distance to celestial bodies?