Ancient Indian Astronomy and the Study of the Universe
Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your understanding of ancient Indian astronomy and the study of the universe. The questions cover various aspects of Indian astronomy, including the contributions of ancient Indian astronomers, the development of astronomical instruments, and the study of celestial bodies. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?
What is the name of the astronomical instrument developed by ancient Indian astronomers to measure the positions of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which contains detailed astronomical calculations and tables?
What is the name of the ancient Indian observatory where astronomers made observations of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'grahas' or planets, which are celestial bodies that move relative to the fixed stars?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the constellations, planetary positions, and eclipses?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'karanas', which are astronomical techniques used for calculating the positions of celestial bodies?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed descriptions of astronomical instruments and their uses?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'yugas', or cosmic cycles, and proposed the idea of a repeating cycle of creation and destruction?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed information about eclipses, planetary motions, and the calculation of astronomical data?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'ashtakavarga', which is a system of eight divisions of the zodiac used for astrological predictions?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the construction and use of astronomical instruments, as well as tables of astronomical data?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of 'graha-yuddha', or planetary warfare, which is the study of the interactions between planets and their effects on human affairs?
What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains information about the construction and use of sundials and other timekeeping instruments?