The Concept of the Planets in Indian Astronomy

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Which of the following is not considered a planet in Indian astronomy?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn

  7. Rahu

  8. Ketu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rahu and Ketu are not considered planets in Indian astronomy, but rather shadowy planets or nodes of the Moon.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Jupiter is associated with the god Vishnu, who is one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

Which planet is associated with the god Shiva?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Saturn is associated with the god Shiva, who is another one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Brahma?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mars is associated with the god Brahma, who is the creator god in Hinduism.

Which planet is associated with the goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Venus is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercury is associated with the god Indra, who is the king of the gods.

Which planet is associated with the god Yama?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Saturn is associated with the god Yama, who is the god of death.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Varuna?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Jupiter is associated with the god Varuna, who is the god of the oceans.

Which planet is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Sun is associated with the god Surya, who is the god of the sun.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Chandra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Moon is associated with the god Chandra, who is the god of the moon.

Which planet is associated with the god Rahu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rahu is associated with the god Rahu, who is the god of eclipses.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Ketu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ketu is associated with the god Ketu, who is the god of comets.

Which planet is associated with the god Mangala?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mars is associated with the god Mangala, who is the god of war.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Budha?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercury is associated with the god Budha, who is the god of wisdom.

Which planet is associated with the goddess Shukra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Earth

  4. Mars

  5. Jupiter

  6. Saturn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Venus is associated with the goddess Shukra, who is the goddess of beauty and love.

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