Planetary Transits and Their Effects in Indian Astrology

Description: This quiz covers the concept of planetary transits and their effects in Indian astrology. It explores the significance of planetary movements and their impact on various aspects of life, including personality, relationships, and career.
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What is the term used in Indian astrology to describe the movement of planets through the zodiac signs?

  1. Gochara

  2. Rasi

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Lagna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gochara refers to the transit of planets through the zodiac signs, which is considered significant in Indian astrology as it is believed to influence various aspects of an individual's life.

Which planet is considered the most benefic in Indian astrology?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter is generally regarded as the most benefic planet in Indian astrology due to its association with wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular sign or house in a birth chart?

  1. Dasha

  2. Bhukti

  3. Antardasha

  4. Sookshma Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dasha refers to the period of time during which a planet exerts its influence on an individual's life based on its placement in the birth chart.

Which planet is associated with sudden and unexpected events in Indian astrology?

  1. Mars

  2. Rahu

  3. Saturn

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rahu, also known as the North Node of the Moon, is often associated with sudden and unexpected events, as well as changes and transformations in life.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular nakshatra or lunar mansion?

  1. Chara Dasha

  2. Vimshottari Dasha

  3. Ashtottari Dasha

  4. Yogini Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chara Dasha refers to the period when a planet is transiting through a particular nakshatra, and it is used to determine the results of planetary transits in Indian astrology.

Which planet is considered the most malefic in Indian astrology?

  1. Saturn

  2. Mars

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saturn is generally regarded as the most malefic planet in Indian astrology due to its association with challenges, delays, and restrictions.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular house in a birth chart?

  1. Bhukti

  2. Antardasha

  3. Sookshma Dasha

  4. Pratyantar Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhukti refers to the period within a Dasha when a particular planet is exerting its influence on an individual's life based on its placement in a specific house in the birth chart.

Which planet is associated with communication, intellect, and learning in Indian astrology?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercury is often associated with communication, intellect, learning, and mental agility in Indian astrology.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular sign or house in a divisional chart?

  1. Varshphal

  2. Gochara

  3. Chara Dasha

  4. Vimshottari Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varshphal refers to the annual predictions made based on the transit of planets through various signs and houses in a divisional chart, typically used for forecasting events in a person's life.

Which planet is associated with wealth, luxury, and material possessions in Indian astrology?

  1. Venus

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mercury

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venus is often associated with wealth, luxury, material possessions, and relationships in Indian astrology.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular nakshatra or lunar mansion in a divisional chart?

  1. Chara Dasha

  2. Vimshottari Dasha

  3. Ashtottari Dasha

  4. Yogini Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chara Dasha refers to the period when a planet is transiting through a particular nakshatra in a divisional chart, and it is used to determine the results of planetary transits in Indian astrology.

Which planet is associated with career, profession, and social status in Indian astrology?

  1. Sun

  2. Mars

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun is often associated with career, profession, social status, and leadership in Indian astrology.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular house in a divisional chart?

  1. Bhukti

  2. Antardasha

  3. Sookshma Dasha

  4. Pratyantar Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhukti refers to the period within a Dasha when a particular planet is exerting its influence on an individual's life based on its placement in a specific house in a divisional chart.

Which planet is associated with intuition, spirituality, and psychic abilities in Indian astrology?

  1. Neptune

  2. Uranus

  3. Pluto

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ketu, also known as the South Node of the Moon, is often associated with intuition, spirituality, psychic abilities, and past life connections in Indian astrology.

What is the term used to describe the period when a planet is transiting through a particular sign or house in a progressed chart?

  1. Gochara

  2. Chara Dasha

  3. Vimshottari Dasha

  4. Ashtottari Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gochara refers to the transit of planets through various signs and houses in a progressed chart, which is used to determine the results of planetary transits in Indian astrology.

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