Ancient Indian Texts and Their References to Comets

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In which ancient Indian text is the comet referred to as 'ketu'?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda is one of the four Vedas, and it contains references to comets as 'ketu'.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Rigveda?

  1. Dhumketu

  2. Ketu

  3. Rohini

  4. Mrigashira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda mentions a comet called 'Dhumketu', which is associated with the god Agni.

Which ancient Indian text describes comets as 'portents of evil'?

  1. Manusmriti

  2. Arthashastra

  3. Ramayana

  4. Mahabharata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manusmriti, an ancient legal text, describes comets as 'portents of evil' and associates them with various calamities.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Mahabharata?

  1. Ketu

  2. Dhumketu

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata mentions a comet called 'Ketu', which is associated with the god Rahu.

Which ancient Indian text contains a detailed description of the appearance of a comet?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihat Samhita, written by Varahamihira, contains a detailed description of the appearance of a comet, including its color, shape, and tail.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Vishnu Purana?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vishnu Purana mentions a comet called 'Rohini', which is associated with the god Vishnu.

Which ancient Indian text describes comets as 'messengers of the gods'?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda describes comets as 'messengers of the gods', and associates them with various deities.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana?

  1. Ketu

  2. Dhumketu

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavata Purana mentions a comet called 'Ardra', which is associated with the god Shiva.

Which ancient Indian text contains a list of comets that were observed in ancient times?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta contains a list of comets that were observed in ancient times, along with their positions and dates of appearance.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Ramayana?

  1. Punarvasu

  2. Rohini

  3. Mrigashira

  4. Ardra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana mentions a comet called 'Punarvasu', which is associated with the god Rama.

Which ancient Indian text describes comets as 'celestial brooms'?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda describes comets as 'celestial brooms', and associates them with the sweeping away of evil spirits.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Arthashastra?

  1. Ketu

  2. Dhumketu

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Arthashastra mentions a comet called 'Dhumketu', which is associated with the god Agni.

Which ancient Indian text contains a description of the effects of comets on human life?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brihat Samhita

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brihat Samhita contains a description of the effects of comets on human life, including their association with various natural disasters and political upheavals.

What is the name of the comet that is mentioned in the Yajurveda?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yajurveda mentions a comet called 'Mrigashira', which is associated with the god Soma.

Which ancient Indian text describes comets as 'signs of the end of the world'?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda describes comets as 'signs of the end of the world', and associates them with various apocalyptic events.

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