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Ancient Indian Astronomical Observatories and Their Importance

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Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ujjain Observatory was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India. It was founded by the astronomer Varahamihira in the 6th century CE.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Nalanda, Bihar?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nalanda Observatory was founded by the astronomer Aryabhata in the 5th century CE. It was one of the most important centers of astronomical research in ancient India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Takshashila, Punjab?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Takshashila Observatory was founded by the astronomer Panini in the 4th century BCE. It was one of the oldest astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Varanasi Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Varanasi Observatory was founded by the astronomer Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

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

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Delhi Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Delhi Observatory was founded by the astronomer Jai Singh II in the 18th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Mathura Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mathura Observatory was founded by the astronomer Aryabhata in the 5th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Kanchipuram Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kanchipuram Observatory was founded by the astronomer Varadaraja in the 12th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Thanjavur Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thanjavur Observatory was founded by the astronomer Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Kollam, Kerala?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Kollam Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kollam Observatory was founded by the astronomer Nilakantha Somayaji in the 15th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Mysore Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mysore Observatory was founded by the astronomer Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in the 19th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Hyderabad Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hyderabad Observatory was founded by the astronomer Mir Osman Ali Khan in the 20th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Visakhapatnam Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Visakhapatnam Observatory was founded by the astronomer C. V. Raman in the 20th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Mumbai Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mumbai Observatory was founded by the astronomer Norman Lockyer in the 19th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

Which ancient Indian astronomical observatory is located in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Chennai Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chennai Observatory was founded by the astronomer John Goldingham in the 19th century CE. It was one of the most important astronomical observatories in ancient India.

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