Aryabhata's Instruments

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What was the name of the instrument used by Aryabhata to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chakra Yantra was a circular instrument with a graduated scale and a pointer used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.

What was the purpose of the Dhruva Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Finding the direction of true north

  4. Measuring the distance to celestial bodies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dhruva Yantra was a simple instrument used to find the direction of true north by observing the position of the Pole Star.

What was the name of the instrument used by Aryabhata to measure the time of day?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ghati Yantra was a water clock used to measure the time of day by observing the flow of water from one vessel to another.

What was the purpose of the Yasti Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Finding the direction of true north

  4. Measuring the distance to celestial bodies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yasti Yantra was a simple instrument used to measure the distance to celestial bodies by observing their parallax.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the circumference of the Earth?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Yasti Yantra to measure the circumference of the Earth by observing the shadow of a gnomon at different times of the day.

What was the name of the instrument used by Aryabhata to measure the speed of the Moon?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Chakra Yantra to measure the speed of the Moon by observing its motion against the background of the stars.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the obliquity of the ecliptic?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Dhruva Yantra to measure the obliquity of the ecliptic by observing the position of the Sun at different times of the year.

What was the purpose of the Aryabhata Chakra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Finding the direction of true north

  4. Measuring the distance to celestial bodies


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Chakra was a versatile instrument that could be used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, determine the time of day, find the direction of true north, and measure the distance to celestial bodies.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Dhruva Yantra to measure the precession of the equinoxes by observing the position of the Sun at different times of the year.

What was the name of the instrument used by Aryabhata to measure the diameter of the Sun and Moon?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Yasti Yantra to measure the diameter of the Sun and Moon by observing their shadows at different times of the day.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the distance to the Sun and Moon?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Yasti Yantra to measure the distance to the Sun and Moon by observing their parallax.

What was the purpose of the Aryabhata Yantra?

  1. Measuring the altitude of celestial bodies

  2. Determining the time of day

  3. Finding the direction of true north

  4. Measuring the distance to celestial bodies


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Aryabhata Yantra was a versatile instrument that could be used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, determine the time of day, find the direction of true north, and measure the distance to celestial bodies.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the motion of the planets?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Chakra Yantra to measure the motion of the planets by observing their positions against the background of the stars.

What was the name of the instrument used by Aryabhata to measure the size of the Earth?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Yasti Yantra to measure the size of the Earth by observing the shadow of a gnomon at different times of the day.

Which of Aryabhata's instruments was used to measure the distance to the stars?

  1. Chakra Yantra

  2. Dhruva Yantra

  3. Yasti Yantra

  4. Ghati Yantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aryabhata used the Yasti Yantra to measure the distance to the stars by observing their parallax.

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