Indian Concepts of the Relationship Between Astronomy and Literature
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts related to the relationship between astronomy and literature in Indian culture. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian astronomy astronomy and literature indian cosmology |
In Indian mythology, which celestial body is often associated with the god Vishnu?
Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the earliest known astronomical treatise?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?
In Indian literature, which epic poem contains detailed descriptions of astronomical phenomena and celestial bodies?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the zodiac?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the distance between celestial bodies?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the nine planets?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the position of celestial bodies?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the Earth's rotation?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of night?
Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?