The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya and the Description of the Zodiac

Description: The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya is a Sanskrit text written by Hemachandra in the 12th century. It is a compendium of knowledge on various subjects, including astronomy. The text contains a detailed description of the zodiac, including the names and characteristics of the twelve zodiac signs.
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What is the name of the Sanskrit text written by Hemachandra in the 12th century?

  1. The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya

  2. The Surya Siddhanta

  3. The Aryabhatiya

  4. The Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya is a Sanskrit text written by Hemachandra in the 12th century.

What is the subject matter of the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. Astronomy

  2. Mathematics

  3. Medicine

  4. Philosophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya is a compendium of knowledge on various subjects, including astronomy.

What is the name of the section of the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya that deals with the zodiac?

  1. The Jyotisha-adhyaya

  2. The Ganita-adhyaya

  3. The Vyakarana-adhyaya

  4. The Sahitya-adhyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyotisha-adhyaya is the section of the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya that deals with astronomy.

How many zodiac signs are described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya describes twelve zodiac signs.

What is the name of the first zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aries is the first zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya.

What is the name of the last zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. Pisces

  2. Aquarius

  3. Capricorn

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pisces is the last zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Aries?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Aries is ♈.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Taurus?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Taurus is ♉.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Gemini?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Gemini is ♊.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Cancer?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Cancer is ♋.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Leo?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Leo is ♌.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Virgo?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Virgo is ♍.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Libra?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Libra is ♎.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Scorpio?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Scorpio is ♏.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Sagittarius?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Sagittarius is ♐.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Capricorn?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Capricorn is ♑.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Aquarius?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Aquarius is ♒.

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Pisces?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the zodiac sign Pisces is ♓.

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