Indian Constellations

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian constellations. It covers various aspects of Indian astronomy and timekeeping, including the names, shapes, and significance of different constellations.
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Which of the following is the most prominent constellation in Indian astronomy?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Saptarishi

  4. Cassiopeia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saptarishi, also known as the Great Bear or Ursa Major, is the most prominent constellation in Indian astronomy. It is associated with the seven sages or rishis who are believed to have created the universe.

What is the name of the constellation that represents the head of a bull?

  1. Vrisha

  2. Rohini

  3. Krittika

  4. Mrigashira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vrisha is the constellation that represents the head of a bull. It is also known as Taurus in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Anuradha

  2. Jyeshtha

  3. Mula

  4. Purva Ashadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anuradha is the constellation that is associated with the god Vishnu. It is also known as Scorpio in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a deer?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrigashira is the constellation that represents a deer. It is also known as Orion in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Shiva?

  1. Krittika

  2. Rohini

  3. Mrigashira

  4. Ardra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krittika is the constellation that is associated with the god Shiva. It is also known as Pleiades in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a crab?

  1. Karkataka

  2. Simha

  3. Kanya

  4. Tula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karkataka is the constellation that represents a crab. It is also known as Cancer in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magha is the constellation that is associated with the god Indra. It is also known as Leo in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a virgin?

  1. Kanya

  2. Tula

  3. Vrischika

  4. Dhanu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanya is the constellation that represents a virgin. It is also known as Virgo in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Yama?

  1. Dhanu

  2. Makara

  3. Kumbha

  4. Meena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhanu is the constellation that is associated with the god Yama. It is also known as Sagittarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a fish?

  1. Meena

  2. Mesha

  3. Vrishabha

  4. Mithuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena is the constellation that represents a fish. It is also known as Pisces in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Varuna?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishtha

  3. Shatabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shravana is the constellation that is associated with the god Varuna. It is also known as Aquila in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a pot?

  1. Kumbha

  2. Meena

  3. Mesha

  4. Vrishabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kumbha is the constellation that represents a pot. It is also known as Aquarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Agni?

  1. Purva Ashadha

  2. Uttara Ashadha

  3. Shravana

  4. Dhanishtha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purva Ashadha is the constellation that is associated with the god Agni. It is also known as Sagittarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

What is the name of the constellation that represents a ram?

  1. Mesha

  2. Vrishabha

  3. Mithuna

  4. Karkataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mesha is the constellation that represents a ram. It is also known as Aries in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Which constellation is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Uttara Bhadra

  2. Revati

  3. Aswini

  4. Bharani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttara Bhadra is the constellation that is associated with the god Surya. It is also known as Pegasus in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Pisces.

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