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Indian Astrology and Astronomy in the Vedic Period

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Which of the following is NOT a Vedic text associated with Indian astrology and astronomy?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical and religious text, while the Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda are Vedic texts associated with astrology and astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagadha is considered to be the father of Indian astrology and is credited with developing the concept of the zodiac.

What is the name of the Vedic text that contains hymns and rituals related to astronomy and astrology?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda is a Vedic text that contains hymns and rituals related to astronomy and astrology.

Which of the following is NOT a Nakshatra (lunar mansion) mentioned in Vedic texts?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rohini is not a Nakshatra mentioned in Vedic texts.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the precession of the equinoxes.

Which of the following is NOT a planet mentioned in Vedic texts?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Venus is not a planet mentioned in Vedic texts.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Vedic calendar?

  1. Solar calendar

  2. Lunar calendar

  3. Lunisolar calendar

  4. Tropical calendar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tropical calendar is not a type of Vedic calendar.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the zero?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the zero.

Which of the following is NOT a Vedic constellation?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Orion is not a Vedic constellation.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the Earth's rotation?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the Earth's rotation.

Which of the following is NOT a Vedic unit of time?

  1. Day

  2. Night

  3. Month

  4. Year


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Year is not a Vedic unit of time.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Which of the following is NOT a Vedic planet?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Venus is not a Vedic planet.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who developed the concept of the Earth's spherical shape?

  1. Lagadha

  2. Aryabhata

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aryabhata was the first astronomer to develop the concept of the Earth's spherical shape.

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