The Legacy of Indian Astronomers in Asteroid Research

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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy for his contributions to mathematics and astronomy, including the development of the Aryabhata system of astronomy.

Which Indian astronomer developed the first comprehensive model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata's model of the solar system, known as the Aryabhata system, was the first comprehensive model to propose that the Earth rotates on its axis and that the planets orbit the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the circumference of the Earth to be 24,835 miles, which is remarkably close to the modern value of 24,901 miles.

Who developed the concept of the zodiac and the system of 27 nakshatras?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and astrologer, developed the concept of the zodiac and the system of 27 nakshatras, which are still used in Indian astrology today.

Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which became a standard text in astronomy for centuries?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the influential treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which became a standard text in astronomy for centuries and was used by astronomers in India and beyond.

Who is known for developing the method of interpolation in astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the method of interpolation in astronomy, which allowed astronomers to estimate the values of unknown quantities between two known values.

Which Indian astronomer calculated the sidereal year to be 365.258756 days?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata calculated the sidereal year, the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, to be 365.258756 days, which is very close to the modern value of 365.256363 days.

Who developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to propose the concept of the precession of the equinoxes, the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes over time.

Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'Manduka' model?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta developed the 'Manduka' model, a theory of planetary motion that proposed that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun.

Who is known for his work on the lunar eclipse and the calculation of the Moon's shadow?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata studied the lunar eclipse and calculated the Moon's shadow, providing valuable insights into the geometry of the Earth-Moon system.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Grahaganita', a treatise on planetary motion and eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta wrote the 'Grahaganita', a treatise that discussed planetary motion and eclipses, providing detailed calculations and methods for predicting these celestial events.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of comets and meteors?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira made significant contributions to the study of comets and meteors, providing detailed descriptions and observations of these celestial phenomena.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Pancasiddhantika', a treatise that compared five different astronomical systems?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varahamihira wrote the 'Pancasiddhantika', a treatise that compared five different astronomical systems, providing a comprehensive overview of the astronomical knowledge of his time.

Who is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of astronomical tables?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to the calculation of planetary positions and the development of astronomical tables, providing accurate data for astronomical calculations.

Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Lilavati', a treatise on mathematics and astronomy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II wrote the 'Lilavati', a treatise that covered various topics in mathematics and astronomy, including the calculation of planetary positions and the construction of astronomical instruments.

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