Indian Astronomical Theories and Models

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Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his work 'Aryabhatiya', proposed a heliocentric model where the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.

The concept of 'grahas' in Indian astronomy refers to:

  1. Planets

  2. Stars

  3. Constellations

  4. Lunar Nodes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astronomy, 'grahas' are the celestial bodies that move relative to the fixed stars, including planets, the Sun, and the Moon.

Which Indian astronomer developed a model for predicting eclipses?

  1. Varahamihira

  2. Nilakantha Somayaji

  3. Madhava of Sangamagrama

  4. Srinivasa Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varahamihira, in his work 'Pancasiddhantika', presented a model for predicting solar and lunar eclipses based on astronomical observations.

The 'Surya Siddhanta' is a treatise on Indian astronomy that was composed around:

  1. 500 BCE

  2. 100 CE

  3. 500 CE

  4. 1000 CE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Surya Siddhanta' is believed to have been composed around 500 CE and is considered one of the most influential texts in Indian astronomy.

The 'Nakshatras' in Indian astronomy are:

  1. Lunar Mansions

  2. Zodiac Signs

  3. Planetary Configurations

  4. Stellar Constellations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Nakshatras' are 27 lunar mansions used in Indian astrology and astronomy to mark the Moon's position in its orbit around the Earth.

Which Indian astronomer proposed a model of the universe that included multiple planetary systems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II, in his work 'Siddhanta Shiromani', proposed a model of the universe where each planet had its own set of satellites, resembling a system of planetary systems.

The 'Pancasiddhantika' by Varahamihira is a compilation of:

  1. Five Astronomical Treatises

  2. Mathematical Tables

  3. Astrological Predictions

  4. Cosmological Theories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Pancasiddhantika' is a compilation of five astronomical treatises from different schools of Indian astronomy, providing insights into various astronomical theories and models.

The 'Brihat Samhita' by Varahamihira is primarily concerned with:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Architecture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Brihat Samhita' is an encyclopedic work by Varahamihira that covers various topics, including astrology, astronomy, architecture, and gemology.

The 'Lilavati' by Bhaskara II is a treatise on:

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Lilavati' is a mathematical treatise by Bhaskara II that focuses on arithmetic, including topics like fractions, square roots, and progressions.

The 'Bijaganita' by Bhaskara II is a treatise on:

  1. Arithmetic

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Trigonometry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Bijaganita' is a mathematical treatise by Bhaskara II that focuses on algebra, including topics like quadratic equations, indeterminate equations, and Diophantine analysis.

The 'Siddhanta Shiromani' by Bhaskara II is a treatise on:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Siddhanta Shiromani' is a comprehensive astronomical treatise by Bhaskara II that covers topics like planetary motion, eclipses, and spherical astronomy.

The 'Yuktibhāṣā' by Jyeṣṭhadeva is a treatise on:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Logic

  4. Philosophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Yuktibhāṣā' is an astronomical treatise by Jyeṣṭhadeva that covers topics like planetary motion, eclipses, and the construction of astronomical instruments.

The 'Siddhāntaśekhara' by Śrīpati is a treatise on:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Siddhāntaśekhara' is an astronomical treatise by Śrīpati that covers topics like planetary motion, eclipses, and the construction of astronomical instruments.

The 'Grahalāghava' by Gaṇeśa is a treatise on:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Grahalāghava' is an astronomical treatise by Gaṇeśa that covers topics like planetary motion, eclipses, and the construction of astronomical instruments.

The 'Tantrasamgraha' by Nīlakaṇṭha Somayājī is a treatise on:

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astrology

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Tantrasamgraha' is an astronomical treatise by Nīlakaṇṭha Somayājī that covers topics like planetary motion, eclipses, and the construction of astronomical instruments.

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