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The Role of Ancient Indian Astronomy in the Development of Scientific Thought

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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned astronomer and astrologer of the 6th century CE, is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac in ancient India.

What was the primary instrument used by ancient Indian astronomers for observing celestial bodies?

  1. Telescope

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Sundial

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The armillary sphere was the primary instrument used by ancient Indian astronomers for observing celestial bodies. It is a spherical model of the universe that allows astronomers to measure the positions and movements of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned astronomer and mathematician of the 5th century CE, proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, which places the Sun at the center of the solar system with the planets revolving around it.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contained detailed observations and calculations of planetary motions?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Pancha Siddhantika

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Lalla's Shatapanchashika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of planetary motions. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry. His method was remarkably accurate for its time.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory that was built in the 16th century?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory that was built in the 16th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It consists of a collection of architectural instruments that were used to make astronomical observations.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a theory of gravity?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, a renowned astronomer and mathematician of the 7th century CE, developed a theory of gravity that was based on the idea that objects fall to the Earth due to an attractive force.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contained detailed observations and calculations of lunar eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Pancha Siddhantika

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Lalla's Shatapanchashika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pancha Siddhantika is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of lunar eclipses. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned astronomer and astrologer of the 6th century CE, developed a method for calculating the time of sunrise and sunset.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contained detailed observations and calculations of solar eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Pancha Siddhantika

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Lalla's Shatapanchashika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of solar eclipses. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a theory of planetary motion?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned astronomer and mathematician of the 5th century CE, developed a theory of planetary motion that was based on the idea that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contained detailed observations and calculations of planetary conjunctions?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Pancha Siddhantika

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Lalla's Shatapanchashika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pancha Siddhantika is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of planetary conjunctions. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the distance between the Earth and the Moon?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned astronomer and mathematician of the 5th century CE, developed a method for calculating the distance between the Earth and the Moon using trigonometry.

What was the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that contained detailed observations and calculations of planetary oppositions?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Pancha Siddhantika

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Lalla's Shatapanchashika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pancha Siddhantika is an ancient Indian astronomical text that contains detailed observations and calculations of planetary oppositions. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of astronomy.

Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the time of lunar eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned astronomer and astrologer of the 6th century CE, developed a method for calculating the time of lunar eclipses.

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