Indian Scientific Instruments

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Which ancient Indian instrument was used for measuring time?

  1. Ghati

  2. Palika

  3. Danda

  4. Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghati was a water clock used in ancient India to measure time. It consisted of a vessel with a small hole in the bottom, and the time was measured by the amount of water that flowed out of the hole.

The Nakshatravalaya, an astronomical instrument, was invented by which Indian astronomer?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha was an Indian astronomer who invented the Nakshatravalaya, an astronomical instrument used to observe the positions of stars and planets.

The Yantra Raj Yantra, a complex astronomical instrument, was created by which Indian astronomer?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Raja Jai Singh II

  3. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

  4. Birbal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II was an Indian astronomer who created the Yantra Raj Yantra, a complex astronomical instrument used to make accurate astronomical observations.

The Danda Yantra, a simple astronomical instrument, was used to measure what?

  1. Time

  2. Distance

  3. Angles

  4. The position of stars


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Danda Yantra was a simple astronomical instrument used to measure angles, particularly the altitude of celestial bodies.

The Jal Tarang, a musical instrument, is made of how many bowls?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jal Tarang is a musical instrument made of seven bowls filled with different amounts of water, which are struck with sticks to produce different musical notes.

The Veena, a stringed instrument, has how many strings?

  1. 4

  2. 7

  3. 12

  4. 16


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Veena is a stringed instrument with seven strings, which are plucked to produce music.

The Tabla, a percussion instrument, consists of which two drums?

  1. Tabla and Dholak

  2. Tabla and Pakhawaj

  3. Tabla and Mridangam

  4. Tabla and Ghatam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tabla is a percussion instrument consisting of two drums, the Tabla and the Pakhawaj, which are played together to produce rhythmic beats.

The Sitar, a stringed instrument, is played with what?

  1. A pick

  2. A bow

  3. Fingers

  4. A plectrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sitar is a stringed instrument played with a pick, which is used to pluck the strings to produce music.

The Harmonium, a keyboard instrument, was invented by which Indian musician?

  1. Debendranath Tagore

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Dwarkanath Tagore

  4. Jyotirindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debendranath Tagore was an Indian musician who invented the Harmonium, a keyboard instrument used in Indian classical music.

The Tanpura, a stringed instrument, is used to provide what in Indian classical music?

  1. Melody

  2. Rhythm

  3. Harmony

  4. Drone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tanpura is a stringed instrument used in Indian classical music to provide a continuous drone, which serves as a reference point for the other instruments.

The Ghatam, a percussion instrument, is made of what material?

  1. Clay

  2. Metal

  3. Wood

  4. Skin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a percussion instrument made of clay, which is played by striking it with the hands to produce rhythmic beats.

The Mridangam, a percussion instrument, is played with what?

  1. Sticks

  2. Hands

  3. A bow

  4. A pick


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a percussion instrument played with the hands, which are used to strike the drumhead to produce rhythmic beats.

The Sarangi, a stringed instrument, is played with what?

  1. A bow

  2. Fingers

  3. A pick

  4. A plectrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a stringed instrument played with a bow, which is used to draw across the strings to produce music.

The Shehnai, a wind instrument, is played by blowing air into which part of the instrument?

  1. A reed

  2. A mouthpiece

  3. A hole

  4. A tube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shehnai is a wind instrument played by blowing air into a reed, which causes the reed to vibrate and produce sound.

The Santoor, a stringed instrument, is played with what?

  1. Sticks

  2. Fingers

  3. A bow

  4. A pick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santoor is a stringed instrument played with sticks, which are used to strike the strings to produce music.

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