The Concept of Time in Indian Astronomy

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What is the name of the Hindu calendar?

  1. Vikram Samvat

  2. Shaka Samvat

  3. Luni-Solar Calendar

  4. Solar Calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu calendar is known as the Vikram Samvat. It is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

How many days are there in a Hindu year?

  1. 365

  2. 366

  3. 354

  4. 355


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Hindu year consists of 354 days.

What is the name of the first month in the Hindu calendar?

  1. Chaitra

  2. Vaisakha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Ashadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first month in the Hindu calendar is Chaitra.

How many seasons are there in the Hindu calendar?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 6


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are six seasons in the Hindu calendar: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, winter, and pre-spring.

What is the name of the Hindu god of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Yama

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu god of time is Kala.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the new year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hindu festival that celebrates the new year is Makar Sankranti.

What is the name of the Hindu astrological chart?

  1. Janam Kundali

  2. Rashi Chakra

  3. Navamsa Chart

  4. Vimshottari Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu astrological chart is known as the Janam Kundali.

How many planets are there in Hindu astrology?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 12

  4. 18


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are nine planets in Hindu astrology: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.

What is the name of the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Rashis

  2. Nakshatras

  3. Grahas

  4. Yogas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu zodiac is known as the Rashis.

How many signs are there in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. 12

  2. 27

  3. 36

  4. 54


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 12 signs in the Hindu zodiac.

What is the name of the first sign in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first sign in the Hindu zodiac is Aries.

What is the name of the last sign in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Pisces

  2. Aquarius

  3. Capricorn

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The last sign in the Hindu zodiac is Pisces.

What is the name of the Hindu eclipse?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Grahanam

  4. Ketu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu eclipse is known as the Surya Grahan.

What is the name of the Hindu comet?

  1. Dhumketu

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu comet is known as the Dhumketu.

What is the name of the Hindu meteor?

  1. Uluka

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu meteor is known as the Uluka.

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