The Theories and Models Developed by Ancient Indian Astronomers

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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy for his significant contributions to the field.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to propose the heliocentric model, which places the Sun at the center of the solar system.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Aryabhata?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's astronomical treatise is known as Aryabhatiya.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Bhaskara II?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhaskara II's astronomical treatise is known as Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the theory of planetary motion?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta proposed the theory of planetary motion, which included the idea of elliptical orbits.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Brahmagupta?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta's astronomical treatise is known as Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of timekeeping?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of timekeeping.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Varahamihira?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Pancasiddhantika


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira's astronomical treatise is known as Pancasiddhantika.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta proposed the theory of the precession of the equinoxes.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Lalla?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Sisyadhivrddhida


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lalla's astronomical treatise is known as Sisyadhivrddhida.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the lunar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of the lunar eclipse.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Mahavira?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Ganita Sara Sangraha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavira's astronomical treatise is known as Ganita Sara Sangraha.

Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the theory of the solar eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Lagadha

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of the solar eclipse.

What is the name of the astronomical treatise written by Sridhara?

  1. Aryabhatiya

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Trilokasara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sridhara's astronomical treatise is known as Trilokasara.

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