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The Influence of Ancient Indian Astronomy on Art and Literature

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Which ancient Indian astronomer is known for his treatise 'Surya Siddhanta'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which is a comprehensive work on astronomy and mathematics.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to propose the heliocentric model of the solar system, in which the Sun is at the center and the Earth and other planets revolve around it.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to calculate the value of pi to four decimal places, which is an accurate approximation.

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: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 7th century CE. He developed a method for calculating the position of the planets, which was a significant contribution to astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Brihat Samhita'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira was an ancient Indian astronomer and astrologer who lived in the 6th century CE. He wrote the treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which is a comprehensive work on astronomy, astrology, and other related topics.

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: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 12th century CE. He developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset, which was a significant contribution to astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Lilavati'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the treatise 'Lilavati', which is a comprehensive work on mathematics. It covers topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the area of a triangle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the area of a triangle, which is known as Brahmagupta's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the volume of a sphere?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the volume of a sphere, which is known as Aryabhata's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Siddhanta Shiromani'?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the treatise 'Siddhanta Shiromani', which is a comprehensive work on astronomy and mathematics. It covers topics such as spherical astronomy, planetary motion, and trigonometry.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of a circle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the circumference of a circle, which is known as Aryabhata's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the area of a circle?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the area of a circle, which is known as Aryabhata's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the volume of a cube?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the volume of a cube, which is known as Brahmagupta's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the volume of a cylinder?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the volume of a cylinder, which is known as Brahmagupta's formula.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the volume of a cone?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed a method for calculating the volume of a cone, which is known as Brahmagupta's formula.

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