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The Legacy of Ancient Indian Astronomy in Contemporary Astronomy

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the legacy of ancient Indian astronomy in contemporary astronomy. It covers various aspects of ancient Indian astronomy, including its contributions to modern astronomy, the influence of ancient Indian astronomers on contemporary astronomy, and the preservation and study of ancient Indian astronomical texts.
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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac, which divides the ecliptic into twelve equal parts or signs.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of planetary motions?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that provides detailed observations and calculations of planetary motions, eclipses, and other celestial phenomena.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a brilliant ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.

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

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sextant

  3. Gnomon

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gnomon is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial objects by observing the length of its shadow.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the renowned ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry.

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

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in Delhi, India, and is known for its unique architectural instruments used for astronomical observations.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for predicting eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, the renowned ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for predicting eclipses based on his observations and calculations.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains a detailed description of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical text, provides a detailed description of the precession of the equinoxes, which is the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes over time.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the brilliant ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset based on his understanding of the Earth's rotation and the Sun's position.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial objects?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sextant

  3. Gnomon

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The astrolabe is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial objects, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance to the Moon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the renowned ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for calculating the distance to the Moon based on his observations and calculations.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contains a detailed description of the lunar and solar eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Brahma Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical text, provides a detailed description of the lunar and solar eclipses, including their causes and the methods for predicting them.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of day using the position of the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the brilliant ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for calculating the time of day using the position of the Sun based on his understanding of the Earth's rotation and the Sun's position.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Gnomon

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sundial is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the time of day based on the position of the Sun.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the position of the planets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, the renowned ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method for calculating the position of the planets based on his observations and calculations.

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