Indian Astronomy in Television Shows

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In the TV show 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey', which Indian astronomer is featured prominently?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, is featured in the episode 'The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth' in 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey'.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Great Indian Eclipse'?

  1. Ancient Aliens

  2. The Universe

  3. Through the Wormhole

  4. NOVA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The episode 'The Great Indian Eclipse' in the TV show 'NOVA' explores the ancient Indian understanding of eclipses and their significance in Indian culture.

In the TV show 'Star Trek: Voyager', which character is portrayed as an astrophysicist specializing in Indian astronomy?

  1. B'Elanna Torres

  2. Seven of Nine

  3. Neelix

  4. Tuvok


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B'Elanna Torres, a half-Klingon, half-Human character in 'Star Trek: Voyager', is portrayed as an astrophysicist with a specialization in Indian astronomy.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Ancient Indian Astronomers'?

  1. The History Channel

  2. National Geographic

  3. Discovery Channel

  4. BBC Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Ancient Indian Astronomers' in 'The History Channel' explores the contributions of ancient Indian astronomers to the field of astronomy.

In the TV show 'The Big Bang Theory', which character makes a reference to the Indian astronomer Aryabhata?

  1. Sheldon Cooper

  2. Leonard Hofstadter

  3. Raj Koothrappali

  4. Howard Wolowitz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raj Koothrappali, an Indian astrophysicist character in 'The Big Bang Theory', makes a reference to the Indian astronomer Aryabhata in an episode.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Indian Astronomer'?

  1. Ancient Civilizations

  2. Mysteries of the Past

  3. Unexplained Files

  4. Time Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Indian Astronomer' in 'Ancient Civilizations' explores the life and work of an ancient Indian astronomer.

In the TV show 'Doctor Who', which character is portrayed as an Indian astronomer?

  1. The Doctor

  2. Rose Tyler

  3. Martha Jones

  4. Donna Noble


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Martha Jones, a companion of the Doctor in 'Doctor Who', is portrayed as an Indian astronomer.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Indian Observatory'?

  1. Engineering an Empire

  2. MegaStructures

  3. Modern Marvels

  4. Extreme Engineering


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The episode 'The Indian Observatory' in 'MegaStructures' explores the construction and significance of an ancient Indian observatory.

In the TV show 'The Simpsons', which character is portrayed as an Indian astrophysicist?

  1. Homer Simpson

  2. Marge Simpson

  3. Lisa Simpson

  4. Bart Simpson


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lisa Simpson, the intelligent and precocious daughter of Homer and Marge Simpson, is portrayed as an Indian astrophysicist in an episode.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Indian Calendar'?

  1. The Calendar

  2. Time and the Universe

  3. The Story of Time

  4. The Fabric of the Cosmos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Indian Calendar' in 'The Calendar' explores the development and significance of the Indian calendar.

In the TV show 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', which character is portrayed as an Indian astrophysicist?

  1. Captain Jean-Luc Picard

  2. Commander William Riker

  3. Lieutenant Commander Data

  4. Lieutenant Worf


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lieutenant Worf, a Klingon character in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', is portrayed as an Indian astrophysicist in an episode.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Indian Astronomers'?

  1. The Astronomers

  2. The Universe: A History

  3. The Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

  4. The Planets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Indian Astronomers' in 'The Astronomers' explores the contributions of ancient Indian astronomers to the field of astronomy.

In the TV show 'Ancient Aliens', which episode features a segment on the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata?

  1. The Ancient Astronaut Theory

  2. Aliens and the Pyramids

  3. The Nazca Lines

  4. The Stonehenge Enigma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Ancient Astronaut Theory' in 'Ancient Aliens' features a segment on the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata and his contributions to astronomy.

Which TV show features an episode titled 'The Indian Astrolabe'?

  1. The Astrolabe

  2. The History of Navigation

  3. The Age of Exploration

  4. The Maritime World


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episode 'The Indian Astrolabe' in 'The Astrolabe' explores the development and significance of the Indian astrolabe.

In the TV show 'The Universe', which episode features a segment on the ancient Indian astronomer Bhaskara II?

  1. The Big Bang

  2. The Origin of Life

  3. The Fate of the Universe

  4. The Search for Extraterrestrial Life


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The episode 'The Origin of Life' in 'The Universe' features a segment on the ancient Indian astronomer Bhaskara II and his contributions to astronomy.

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