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Indian Concepts of the Relationship Between Astronomy and Religion

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In the Indian tradition, what is the name of the celestial sphere that contains the fixed stars?

  1. The Zodiac

  2. The Milky Way

  3. The Ecliptic

  4. The Nakshatras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions that are used in Indian astrology to mark the position of the Moon in its orbit around the Earth.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the Sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the Moon?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra is the Hindu god of the Moon. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by ten horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Jupiter?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Brihaspati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihaspati is the Hindu god of the planet Jupiter. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by eight horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shukra

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shukra is the Hindu god of the planet Venus. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by six horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangala is the Hindu god of the planet Mars. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by four horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Budha

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Budha is the Hindu god of the planet Mercury. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by two horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Saturn?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shani

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shani is the Hindu god of the planet Saturn. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by four horses.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Rahu?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahu is the Hindu god of the planet Rahu. He is often depicted as a serpent with a human head.

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Ketu?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Ketu

  4. Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ketu is the Hindu god of the planet Ketu. He is often depicted as a serpent with a tail.

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the story of the creation of the universe?

  1. The Rig Veda

  2. The Yajur Veda

  3. The Sama Veda

  4. The Atharva Veda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas and contains the story of the creation of the universe.

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the rules and regulations for the performance of religious rituals?

  1. The Rig Veda

  2. The Yajur Veda

  3. The Sama Veda

  4. The Atharva Veda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yajur Veda contains the rules and regulations for the performance of religious rituals.

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the songs and hymns that are used in religious ceremonies?

  1. The Rig Veda

  2. The Yajur Veda

  3. The Sama Veda

  4. The Atharva Veda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sama Veda contains the songs and hymns that are used in religious ceremonies.

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains the spells and incantations that are used for magical purposes?

  1. The Rig Veda

  2. The Yajur Veda

  3. The Sama Veda

  4. The Atharva Veda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atharva Veda contains the spells and incantations that are used for magical purposes.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

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