The Concept of Nakshatras in Indian Astronomy

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What is the significance of Nakshatras in Indian Astronomy?

  1. They are used to predict the future.

  2. They are used to determine the auspiciousness of a particular time.

  3. They are used to determine the position of the planets.

  4. They are used to determine the position of the stars.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nakshatras are used to determine the auspiciousness of a particular time for activities such as marriage, travel, and starting a new business.

How many Nakshatras are there in the Indian system of astronomy?

  1. 12

  2. 27

  3. 54

  4. 108


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 27 Nakshatras in the Indian system of astronomy.

What is the name of the first Nakshatra?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwini is the name of the first Nakshatra.

What is the name of the last Nakshatra?

  1. Revati

  2. Purva Bhadrapada

  3. Uttara Bhadrapada

  4. Shravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Revati is the name of the last Nakshatra.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Aries?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwini is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Aries.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Taurus?

  1. Krittika

  2. Rohini

  3. Mrigashira

  4. Ardra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krittika is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Taurus.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Gemini?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrigashira is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Gemini.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Cancer?

  1. Pushya

  2. Ashlesha

  3. Magha

  4. Purva Phalguni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushya is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Cancer.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Leo?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magha is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Leo.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Virgo?

  1. Hasta

  2. Chitra

  3. Swati

  4. Vishakha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasta is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Virgo.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Libra?

  1. Vishakha

  2. Anuradha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Mula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishakha is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Libra.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Scorpio?

  1. Mula

  2. Purva Ashadha

  3. Uttara Ashadha

  4. Shravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mula is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Scorpio.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishtha

  3. Satabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadrapada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shravana is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Capricorn?

  1. Purva Bhadrapada

  2. Uttara Bhadrapada

  3. Revati

  4. Ashwini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purva Bhadrapada is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Capricorn.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Aquarius?

  1. Uttara Bhadrapada

  2. Revati

  3. Ashwini

  4. Bharani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttara Bhadrapada is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Aquarius.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Pisces?

  1. Revati

  2. Ashwini

  3. Bharani

  4. Krittika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Revati is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Pisces.

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