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The Role of Astronomy in Indian Religious and Cultural Practices

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Which of the following is NOT a sacred text in Hinduism that contains astronomical references?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda is not considered to be a sacred text in Hinduism and does not contain astronomical references.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in New Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory located in New Delhi, India.

Which of the following is NOT a major Hindu festival that is associated with astronomy?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a Hindu festival that is associated with the arrival of spring, not with astronomy.

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

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of the zero.

Which of the following is NOT a major constellation in Indian astronomy?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Orion

  3. Taurus

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ursa Major is not a major constellation in Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the altitude of celestial objects?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The astrolabe is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the altitude of celestial objects.

Which of the following is NOT a major planet in Indian astronomy?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jupiter is not a major planet in Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the time?

  1. Sundial

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sundial is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the time.

Which of the following is NOT a major lunar mansion in Indian astronomy?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rohini is not a major lunar mansion in Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the distance between two celestial objects?

  1. Quadrant

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Sundial

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quadrant is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the distance between two celestial objects.

Which of the following is NOT a major solar eclipse in Indian astronomy?

  1. Total solar eclipse

  2. Partial solar eclipse

  3. Annular solar eclipse

  4. Hybrid solar eclipse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hybrid solar eclipse is not a major solar eclipse in Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the position of celestial objects?

  1. Armillary sphere

  2. Astrolabe

  3. Sundial

  4. Quadrant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The armillary sphere is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the position of celestial objects.

Which of the following is NOT a major lunar eclipse in Indian astronomy?

  1. Total lunar eclipse

  2. Partial lunar eclipse

  3. Penumbral lunar eclipse

  4. Hybrid lunar eclipse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hybrid lunar eclipse is not a major lunar eclipse in Indian astronomy.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the motion of celestial objects?

  1. Astrolabe

  2. Sundial

  3. Quadrant

  4. Armillary sphere


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The armillary sphere is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument that is used to measure the motion of celestial objects.

Which of the following is NOT a major comet in Indian astronomy?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9

  4. Hyakutake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shoemaker-Levy 9 is not a major comet in Indian astronomy.

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