Ancient Indian Astronomy

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Who among the following is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy due to his significant contributions to the field. He proposed the heliocentric theory, calculated the value of pi, and developed trigonometric functions.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to propose the theory of the Earth's rotation on its axis. This theory was later adopted by other astronomers, including Copernicus and Galileo.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the position of celestial bodies?

  1. Yantra

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Astrolabe

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yantra is a general term for a variety of ancient Indian astronomical instruments used to measure the position of celestial bodies. These instruments were often made of metal or wood and had various designs.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of sine and cosine functions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was the first astronomer to develop the concept of sine and cosine functions. He also developed a formula for calculating the area of a triangle.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in Delhi?

  1. Yantra

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Astrolabe

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in Delhi. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century and consists of a collection of architectural astronomical instruments.

Which ancient Indian astronomer calculated the value of pi to four decimal places?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the value of pi to four decimal places, which was a significant achievement at that time.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Aryabhata?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Lagadha Siddhanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhatiya is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Aryabhata. It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of Indian astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the theory of planetary motion, which was later adopted by Arab and European astronomers.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Yantra

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Astrolabe

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quadrant is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies. It is a quarter-circle with a graduated scale.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the concept of zero and introduced it into the Indian number system.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Brahmagupta?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Lagadha Siddhanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Brahmagupta. It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of Indian astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the theory of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha developed the theory of eclipses, which was later adopted by other astronomers.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Lagadha?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Lagadha Siddhanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Lagadha. It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of Indian astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary conjunctions?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha developed the theory of planetary conjunctions, which was later adopted by other astronomers.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Surya Siddhanta?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Lagadha Siddhanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains the works of Surya Siddhanta. It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of Indian astronomy.

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