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The Phaladeepika and Astronomical Results Interpretation

Description: The Phaladeepika is a Sanskrit text written by Mantreswara in the 12th century. It is a treatise on Hindu astrology that deals with the interpretation of astronomical results. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Phaladeepika and its contents.
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What is the name of the author of the Phaladeepika?

  1. Mantreswara

  2. Varahamihira

  3. Aryabhata

  4. Bhaskara II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mantreswara was a renowned Indian astrologer who lived in the 12th century. He is best known for his work, the Phaladeepika, which is a treatise on Hindu astrology.

In which century was the Phaladeepika written?

  1. 10th

  2. 11th

  3. 12th

  4. 13th


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika was written in the 12th century by Mantreswara.

What is the main topic of the Phaladeepika?

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Philosophy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika is a treatise on Hindu astrology that deals with the interpretation of astronomical results.

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Planets

  2. Signs

  3. Houses

  4. Nakshatras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not cover the topic of Nakshatras.

What is the purpose of the Phaladeepika?

  1. To teach astrology

  2. To interpret astronomical results

  3. To predict the future

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika is a comprehensive text that covers all aspects of astrology, from teaching the basics to interpreting astronomical results and predicting the future.

Which of the following is NOT a method of interpretation used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Jaimini system

  2. Parashara system

  3. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

  4. Varahamihira system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not use the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra as a method of interpretation.

What is the name of the commentary on the Phaladeepika written by Bhattotpala?

  1. Siddhantatattva Viveka

  2. Jatakaparijata

  3. Brihat Jataka

  4. Hora Sara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhattotpala wrote a commentary on the Phaladeepika called the Siddhantatattva Viveka.

Which of the following is NOT a planet mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Venus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not mention the planet Venus.

What is the name of the sign that is associated with the Sun in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun is associated with the sign of Aries in the Phaladeepika.

Which of the following is NOT a house mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Ascendant

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not mention the fourth house.

What is the name of the nakshatra that is associated with the Moon in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Moon is associated with the nakshatra of Rohini in the Phaladeepika.

Which of the following is NOT a yoga mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Raja Yoga

  2. Dhana Yoga

  3. Putra Yoga

  4. Ayushya Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not mention the Ayushya Yoga.

What is the name of the dasha system that is used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Vimshottari Dasha

  2. Ashtottari Dasha

  3. Yogini Dasha

  4. Kalachakra Dasha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika uses the Vimshottari Dasha system.

Which of the following is NOT a method of rectification used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Hora Lagna

  2. Udu Lagna

  3. Arudha Lagna

  4. Bhadra Lagna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika does not use the Bhadra Lagna as a method of rectification.

What is the name of the technique that is used to predict the results of a planetary period in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Ashtakavarga

  2. Jaimini Chara Dasha

  3. Tajaka

  4. Prashna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phaladeepika uses the Ashtakavarga technique to predict the results of a planetary period.

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